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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.60, 30,241.20 and 7,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.60, 30,241.20 and 7,023.68 is: 10,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.60 : 30,241.20 = 7,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.60/30,241.20 = 7,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.60x = 30,241.20 × 7,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.60x = 212,404,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,404,511.62/20,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.88

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