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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.60, 30,245.70 and 7,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.60, 30,245.70 and 7,021.40 is: 10,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.60 : 30,245.70 = 7,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.60/30,245.70 = 7,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.60x = 30,245.70 × 7,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.60x = 212,367,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,367,157.98/20,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.59

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