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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,154.93, 30,237.84 and 7,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,154.93, 30,237.84 and 7,008.03 is: 10,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,154.93 : 30,237.84 = 7,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,154.93/30,237.84 = 7,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,154.93x = 30,237.84 × 7,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,154.93x = 211,907,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,907,689.86/20,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.94

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