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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,157.24, 30,235.82 and 5,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,157.24, 30,235.82 and 5,366.16 is: 8,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,157.24 : 30,235.82 = 5,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,157.24/30,235.82 = 5,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,157.24x = 30,235.82 × 5,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,157.24x = 162,250,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,250,247.85/20,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.23

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