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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,139.66, 30,212.73 and 6,995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,139.66, 30,212.73 and 6,995.79 is: 10,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,139.66 : 30,212.73 = 6,995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,139.66/30,212.73 = 6,995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,139.66x = 30,212.73 × 6,995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,139.66x = 211,361,914.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,361,914.41/20,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.81

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