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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,021.04, 30,024.24 and 6,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,021.04, 30,024.24 and 6,870 is: 10,302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,021.04 : 30,024.24 = 6,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,021.04/30,024.24 = 6,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,021.04x = 30,024.24 × 6,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,021.04x = 206,266,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,266,528.80/20,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.49

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