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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.28, 30,016.98 and 6,859.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.28, 30,016.98 and 6,859.85 is: 10,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.28 : 30,016.98 = 6,859.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.28/30,016.98 = 6,859.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.28x = 30,016.98 × 6,859.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.28x = 205,911,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,911,830.17/20,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.33

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