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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.10, 30,243.36 and 7,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.10, 30,243.36 and 7,014.90 is: 10,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.10 : 30,243.36 = 7,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.10/30,243.36 = 7,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.10x = 30,243.36 × 7,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.10x = 212,154,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,154,146.06/20,162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.42

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