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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.80, 30,242.70 and 7,014.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.80, 30,242.70 and 7,014.15 is: 10,521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.80 : 30,242.70 = 7,014.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.80/30,242.70 = 7,014.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.80x = 30,242.70 × 7,014.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.80x = 212,126,834.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,126,834.21/20,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.23

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