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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,091.60, 30,143.88 and 6,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,091.60, 30,143.88 and 6,952.32 is: 10,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,091.60 : 30,143.88 = 6,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,091.60/30,143.88 = 6,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,091.60x = 30,143.88 × 6,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,091.60x = 209,569,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,569,899.80/20,091.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.72

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