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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,196.93, 30,297.02 and 7,049.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,196.93, 30,297.02 and 7,049.01 is: 10,574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,196.93 : 30,297.02 = 7,049.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,196.93/30,297.02 = 7,049.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,196.93x = 30,297.02 × 7,049.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,196.93x = 213,563,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,563,961.71/20,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.08

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