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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,115.44, 30,166.32 and 6,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,115.44, 30,166.32 and 6,964.73 is: 10,444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,115.44 : 30,166.32 = 6,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,115.44/30,166.32 = 6,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,115.44x = 30,166.32 × 6,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,115.44x = 210,100,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,100,431.99/20,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.74

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