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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.70, 30,009.45 and 6,857.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.70, 30,009.45 and 6,857.30 is: 10,283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.70 : 30,009.45 = 6,857.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.70/30,009.45 = 6,857.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.70x = 30,009.45 × 6,857.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.70x = 205,783,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,783,801.49/20,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.17

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