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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,103.40, 30,158.07 and 6,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,103.40, 30,158.07 and 6,952.24 is: 10,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,103.40 : 30,158.07 = 6,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,103.40/30,158.07 = 6,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,103.40x = 30,158.07 × 6,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,103.40x = 209,666,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,666,140.58/20,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.39

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