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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.40, 30,202.02 and 6,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.40, 30,202.02 and 6,991 is: 10,480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.40 : 30,202.02 = 6,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.40/30,202.02 = 6,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.40x = 30,202.02 × 6,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.40x = 211,142,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,142,321.82/20,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.92

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