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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.12, 30,160.52 and 6,954.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.12, 30,160.52 and 6,954.37 is: 10,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.12 : 30,160.52 = 6,954.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.12/30,160.52 = 6,954.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.12x = 30,160.52 × 6,954.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.12x = 209,747,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,747,415.47/20,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.54

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