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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.02, 30,261.60 and 7,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.02, 30,261.60 and 7,023.52 is: 10,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.02 : 30,261.60 = 7,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.02/30,261.60 = 7,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.02x = 30,261.60 × 7,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.02x = 212,542,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,542,952.83/20,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.05

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