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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.66, 30,156.99 and 6,949.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.66, 30,156.99 and 6,949.86 is: 10,424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.66 : 30,156.99 = 6,949.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.66/30,156.99 = 6,949.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.66x = 30,156.99 × 6,949.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.66x = 209,586,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,586,858.52/20,104.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.79

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