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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.55, 30,246.89 and 7,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.55, 30,246.89 and 7,013.79 is: 10,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.55 : 30,246.89 = 7,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.55/30,246.89 = 7,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.55x = 30,246.89 × 7,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.55x = 212,145,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,145,299.54/20,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.71

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