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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,139.20, 30,208.80 and 6,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,139.20, 30,208.80 and 6,990.20 is: 10,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,139.20 : 30,208.80 = 6,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,139.20/30,208.80 = 6,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,139.20x = 30,208.80 × 6,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,139.20x = 211,165,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,165,553.76/20,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.30

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