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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.07, 30,192.23 and 6,979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.07, 30,192.23 and 6,979.56 is: 10,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.07 : 30,192.23 = 6,979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.07/30,192.23 = 6,979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.07x = 30,192.23 × 6,979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.07x = 210,728,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,728,480.82/20,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.90

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