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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.44, 30,217.25 and 6,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.44, 30,217.25 and 6,998.84 is: 10,497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.44 : 30,217.25 = 6,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.44/30,217.25 = 6,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.44x = 30,217.25 × 6,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.44x = 211,485,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,485,697.99/20,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.94

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