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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.36, 30,258.60 and 7,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.36, 30,258.60 and 7,021.20 is: 10,531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.36 : 30,258.60 = 7,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.36/30,258.60 = 7,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.36x = 30,258.60 × 7,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.36x = 212,451,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,451,682.32/20,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.82

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