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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.28, 30,253.20 and 7,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.28, 30,253.20 and 7,021.60 is: 10,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.28 : 30,253.20 = 7,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.28/30,253.20 = 7,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.28x = 30,253.20 × 7,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.28x = 212,425,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,425,869.12/20,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.15

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