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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.70, 30,279.84 and 5,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.70, 30,279.84 and 5,394.10 is: 8,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.70 : 30,279.84 = 5,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.70/30,279.84 = 5,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.70x = 30,279.84 × 5,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.70x = 163,332,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,332,484.94/20,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.90

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