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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.80, 30,247.80 and 7,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.80, 30,247.80 and 7,019.80 is: 10,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.80 : 30,247.80 = 7,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.80/30,247.80 = 7,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.80x = 30,247.80 × 7,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.80x = 212,333,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,333,506.44/20,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.82

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