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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,093.82, 30,147.96 and 6,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,093.82, 30,147.96 and 6,947.52 is: 10,423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,093.82 : 30,147.96 = 6,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,093.82/30,147.96 = 6,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,093.82x = 30,147.96 × 6,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,093.82x = 209,453,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,453,555.06/20,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.78

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