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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,113.95, 30,171.27 and 6,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,113.95, 30,171.27 and 6,966.75 is: 10,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,113.95 : 30,171.27 = 6,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,113.95/30,171.27 = 6,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,113.95x = 30,171.27 × 6,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,113.95x = 210,195,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,195,695.27/20,113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.24

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