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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.32, 30,254.24 and 7,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.32, 30,254.24 and 7,012.56 is: 10,523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.32 : 30,254.24 = 7,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.32/30,254.24 = 7,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.32x = 30,254.24 × 7,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.32x = 212,159,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,159,673.25/20,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.63

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