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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,165.51, 30,238.73 and 7,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,165.51, 30,238.73 and 7,016.24 is: 10,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,165.51 : 30,238.73 = 7,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,165.51/30,238.73 = 7,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,165.51x = 30,238.73 × 7,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,165.51x = 212,162,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,162,151.89/20,165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.04

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