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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.64, 30,243.98 and 5,370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.64, 30,243.98 and 5,370.23 is: 8,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.64 : 30,243.98 = 5,370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.64/30,243.98 = 5,370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.64x = 30,243.98 × 5,370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.64x = 162,417,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,417,217.75/20,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.75

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