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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,144.61, 30,230.69 and 6,996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,144.61, 30,230.69 and 6,996.87 is: 10,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,144.61 : 30,230.69 = 6,996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,144.61/30,230.69 = 6,996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,144.61x = 30,230.69 × 6,996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,144.61x = 211,520,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,520,172.96/20,144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.09

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