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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.16, 30,103.92 and 6,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.16, 30,103.92 and 6,915.20 is: 10,373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.16 : 30,103.92 = 6,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.16/30,103.92 = 6,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.16x = 30,103.92 × 6,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.16x = 208,174,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,174,627.58/20,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.38

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