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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.10, 30,249.15 and 7,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.10, 30,249.15 and 7,019.80 is: 10,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.10 : 30,249.15 = 7,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.10/30,249.15 = 7,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.10x = 30,249.15 × 7,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.10x = 212,342,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,342,983.17/20,166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.70

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