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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.70, 30,007.05 and 6,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.70, 30,007.05 and 6,857.20 is: 10,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.70 : 30,007.05 = 6,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.70/30,007.05 = 6,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.70x = 30,007.05 × 6,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.70x = 205,764,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,764,343.26/20,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.80

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