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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.40, 30,257.10 and 7,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.40, 30,257.10 and 7,014.53 is: 10,521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.40 : 30,257.10 = 7,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.40/30,257.10 = 7,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.40x = 30,257.10 × 7,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.40x = 212,239,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,239,184.38/20,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.79

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