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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.19, 30,252.69 and 7,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.19, 30,252.69 and 7,011.54 is: 10,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.19 : 30,252.69 = 7,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.19/30,252.69 = 7,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.19x = 30,252.69 × 7,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.19x = 212,117,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,117,946.04/20,159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.15

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