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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.99, 30,242.17 and 7,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.99, 30,242.17 and 7,013.48 is: 10,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.99 : 30,242.17 = 7,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.99/30,242.17 = 7,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.99x = 30,242.17 × 7,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.99x = 212,102,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,102,685.71/20,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.45

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