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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,109.80, 30,167.40 and 6,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,109.80, 30,167.40 and 6,966.20 is: 10,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,109.80 : 30,167.40 = 6,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,109.80/30,167.40 = 6,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,109.80x = 30,167.40 × 6,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,109.80x = 210,152,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,152,141.88/20,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.24

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