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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,101.87, 30,155.55 and 6,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,101.87, 30,155.55 and 6,950.71 is: 10,427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,101.87 : 30,155.55 = 6,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,101.87/30,155.55 = 6,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,101.87x = 30,155.55 × 6,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,101.87x = 209,602,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,602,482.94/20,101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.01

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