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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.87, 30,251.96 and 7,020.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.87, 30,251.96 and 7,020.21 is: 10,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.87 : 30,251.96 = 7,020.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.87/30,251.96 = 7,020.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.87x = 30,251.96 × 7,020.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.87x = 212,375,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,375,112.11/20,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.37

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