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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.44, 30,007.77 and 6,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.44, 30,007.77 and 6,855.84 is: 10,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.44 : 30,007.77 = 6,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.44/30,007.77 = 6,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.44x = 30,007.77 × 6,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.44x = 205,728,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,728,444.17/20,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.17

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