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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,017.62, 30,016.24 and 6,685.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,017.62, 30,016.24 and 6,685.82 is: 10,025.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,017.62 : 30,016.24 = 6,685.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,017.62/30,016.24 = 6,685.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,017.62x = 30,016.24 × 6,685.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,017.62x = 200,683,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,683,177.72/20,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.33

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