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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.04, 30,183 and 6,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.04, 30,183 and 6,976.24 is: 10,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.04 : 30,183 = 6,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.04/30,183 = 6,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.04x = 30,183 × 6,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.04x = 210,563,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,563,851.92/20,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.74

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