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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.51, 30,254.41 and 7,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.51, 30,254.41 and 7,023.10 is: 10,538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.51 : 30,254.41 = 7,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.51/30,254.41 = 7,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.51x = 30,254.41 × 7,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.51x = 212,479,746.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,479,746.87/20,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.88

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