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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.80, 30,249.30 and 7,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.80, 30,249.30 and 7,020.80 is: 10,529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.80 : 30,249.30 = 7,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.80/30,249.30 = 7,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.80x = 30,249.30 × 7,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.80x = 212,374,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,374,285.44/20,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.32

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