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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.44, 30,148.70 and 6,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.44, 30,148.70 and 6,957.72 is: 10,432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.44 : 30,148.70 = 6,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.44/30,148.70 = 6,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.44x = 30,148.70 × 6,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.44x = 209,766,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,766,212.96/20,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.79

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