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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.80, 30,146.56 and 6,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.80, 30,146.56 and 6,950.19 is: 10,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.80 : 30,146.56 = 6,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.80/30,146.56 = 6,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.80x = 30,146.56 × 6,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.80x = 209,524,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,524,319.85/20,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.76

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