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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.21, 30,250.56 and 7,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.21, 30,250.56 and 7,016.08 is: 10,525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.21 : 30,250.56 = 7,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.21/30,250.56 = 7,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.21x = 30,250.56 × 7,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.21x = 212,240,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,240,349.00/20,164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.60

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