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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,135.93, 30,207.33 and 6,984.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,135.93, 30,207.33 and 6,984.77 is: 10,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,135.93 : 30,207.33 = 6,984.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,135.93/30,207.33 = 6,984.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,135.93x = 30,207.33 × 6,984.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,135.93x = 210,991,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,991,101.33/20,135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.34

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