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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.49, 30,220.02 and 6,999.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.49, 30,220.02 and 6,999.11 is: 10,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.49 : 30,220.02 = 6,999.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.49/30,220.02 = 6,999.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.49x = 30,220.02 × 6,999.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.49x = 211,513,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,513,244.18/20,146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.76

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