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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,022.96, 30,031.02 and 6,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,022.96, 30,031.02 and 6,694.74 is: 10,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,022.96 : 30,031.02 = 6,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,022.96/30,031.02 = 6,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,022.96x = 30,031.02 × 6,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,022.96x = 201,049,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,049,870.83/20,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.97

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