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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.65, 30,010.03 and 6,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.65, 30,010.03 and 6,855.22 is: 10,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.65 : 30,010.03 = 6,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.65/30,010.03 = 6,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.65x = 30,010.03 × 6,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.65x = 205,725,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,725,357.86/20,003.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.39

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