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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.46, 30,239.91 and 7,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.46, 30,239.91 and 7,011.14 is: 10,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.46 : 30,239.91 = 7,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.46/30,239.91 = 7,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.46x = 30,239.91 × 7,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.46x = 212,016,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,016,242.60/20,155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.05

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