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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.70, 30,247.51 and 7,014.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.70, 30,247.51 and 7,014.18 is: 10,523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.70 : 30,247.51 = 7,014.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.70/30,247.51 = 7,014.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.70x = 30,247.51 × 7,014.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.70x = 212,161,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,161,479.69/20,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.00

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