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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.96, 30,168.28 and 6,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.96, 30,168.28 and 6,964.72 is: 10,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.96 : 30,168.28 = 6,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.96/30,168.28 = 6,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.96x = 30,168.28 × 6,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.96x = 210,113,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,113,623.08/20,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.20

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