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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,098.84, 30,155.46 and 6,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,098.84, 30,155.46 and 6,952.52 is: 10,431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,098.84 : 30,155.46 = 6,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,098.84/30,155.46 = 6,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,098.84x = 30,155.46 × 6,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,098.84x = 209,656,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,656,438.76/20,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.27

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