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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.56, 30,244.08 and 7,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.56, 30,244.08 and 7,009.40 is: 10,515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.56 : 30,244.08 = 7,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.56/30,244.08 = 7,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.56x = 30,244.08 × 7,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.56x = 211,992,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,992,854.35/20,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,515.23

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