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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.73, 30,227.14 and 5,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.73, 30,227.14 and 5,364.14 is: 8,045.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.73 : 30,227.14 = 5,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.73/30,227.14 = 5,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.73x = 30,227.14 × 5,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.73x = 162,142,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,142,610.76/20,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.29

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