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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.58, 30,011.33 and 6,858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.58, 30,011.33 and 6,858.84 is: 10,288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.58 : 30,011.33 = 6,858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.58/30,011.33 = 6,858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.58x = 30,011.33 × 6,858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.58x = 205,842,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,842,910.66/20,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.76

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