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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.71, 30,230.56 and 7,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.71, 30,230.56 and 7,006.08 is: 10,509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.71 : 30,230.56 = 7,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.71/30,230.56 = 7,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.71x = 30,230.56 × 7,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.71x = 211,797,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,797,654.18/20,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.11

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