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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.93, 30,239.34 and 7,009.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.93, 30,239.34 and 7,009.03 is: 10,515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.93 : 30,239.34 = 7,009.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.93/30,239.34 = 7,009.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.93x = 30,239.34 × 7,009.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.93x = 211,948,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,948,441.24/20,155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,515.44

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