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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,086.38, 30,133.22 and 6,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,086.38, 30,133.22 and 6,940.08 is: 10,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,086.38 : 30,133.22 = 6,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,086.38/30,133.22 = 6,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,086.38x = 30,133.22 × 6,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,086.38x = 209,126,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,126,922.76/20,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.38

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