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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,142.48, 30,214.08 and 6,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,142.48, 30,214.08 and 6,995.28 is: 10,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,142.48 : 30,214.08 = 6,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,142.48/30,214.08 = 6,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,142.48x = 30,214.08 × 6,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,142.48x = 211,355,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,355,949.54/20,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.05

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