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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.62, 30,233.39 and 5,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.62, 30,233.39 and 5,364.54 is: 8,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.62 : 30,233.39 = 5,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.62/30,233.39 = 5,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.62x = 30,233.39 × 5,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.62x = 162,188,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,188,229.99/20,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.80

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