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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,114.04, 30,163.86 and 6,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,114.04, 30,163.86 and 6,962.88 is: 10,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,114.04 : 30,163.86 = 6,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,114.04/30,163.86 = 6,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,114.04x = 30,163.86 × 6,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,114.04x = 210,027,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,027,337.52/20,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.83

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