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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.68, 30,098.14 and 6,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.68, 30,098.14 and 6,912.52 is: 10,369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.68 : 30,098.14 = 6,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.68/30,098.14 = 6,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.68x = 30,098.14 × 6,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.68x = 208,053,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,053,994.71/20,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.68

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