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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.90, 30,230.70 and 5,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.90, 30,230.70 and 5,363.86 is: 8,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.90 : 30,230.70 = 5,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.90/30,230.70 = 5,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.90x = 30,230.70 × 5,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.90x = 162,153,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,153,242.50/20,153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.75

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