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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.68, 30,158.28 and 6,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.68, 30,158.28 and 6,955.32 is: 10,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.68 : 30,158.28 = 6,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.68/30,158.28 = 6,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.68x = 30,158.28 × 6,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.68x = 209,760,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,760,488.05/20,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.42

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