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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,102.80, 30,156.90 and 6,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,102.80, 30,156.90 and 6,959.20 is: 10,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,102.80 : 30,156.90 = 6,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,102.80/30,156.90 = 6,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,102.80x = 30,156.90 × 6,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,102.80x = 209,867,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,867,898.48/20,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.73

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