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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.19, 30,148.77 and 6,951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.19, 30,148.77 and 6,951.66 is: 10,427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.19 : 30,148.77 = 6,951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.19/30,148.77 = 6,951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.19x = 30,148.77 × 6,951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.19x = 209,583,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,583,998.46/20,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.48

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