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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.98, 30,266.98 and 7,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.98, 30,266.98 and 7,021.13 is: 10,531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.98 : 30,266.98 = 7,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.98/30,266.98 = 7,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.98x = 30,266.98 × 7,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.98x = 212,508,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,508,232.40/20,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.69

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