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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,017.76, 30,026.72 and 6,873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,017.76, 30,026.72 and 6,873.92 is: 10,310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,017.76 : 30,026.72 = 6,873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,017.76/30,026.72 = 6,873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,017.76x = 30,026.72 × 6,873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,017.76x = 206,401,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,401,271.14/20,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.91

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