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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.74, 30,066.79 and 6,897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.74, 30,066.79 and 6,897.23 is: 10,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.74 : 30,066.79 = 6,897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.74/30,066.79 = 6,897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.74x = 30,066.79 × 6,897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.74x = 207,377,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,377,490.82/20,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.73

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