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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,154.24, 30,232.04 and 7,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,154.24, 30,232.04 and 7,006.73 is: 10,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,154.24 : 30,232.04 = 7,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,154.24/30,232.04 = 7,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,154.24x = 30,232.04 × 7,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,154.24x = 211,827,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,827,555.44/20,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.32

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