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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,154.40, 30,231.60 and 7,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,154.40, 30,231.60 and 7,002.40 is: 10,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,154.40 : 30,231.60 = 7,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,154.40/30,231.60 = 7,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,154.40x = 30,231.60 × 7,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,154.40x = 211,693,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,693,755.84/20,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.60

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