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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.60, 30,248.70 and 7,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.60, 30,248.70 and 7,023.40 is: 10,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.60 : 30,248.70 = 7,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.60/30,248.70 = 7,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.60x = 30,248.70 × 7,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.60x = 212,448,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,448,719.58/20,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.59

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