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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.04, 30,003.36 and 6,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.04, 30,003.36 and 6,855.88 is: 10,281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.04 : 30,003.36 = 6,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.04/30,003.36 = 6,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.04x = 30,003.36 × 6,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.04x = 205,699,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,699,435.76/20,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.35

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