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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.50, 30,219.75 and 6,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.50, 30,219.75 and 6,998.90 is: 10,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.50 : 30,219.75 = 6,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.50/30,219.75 = 6,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.50x = 30,219.75 × 6,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.50x = 211,504,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,504,857.18/20,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.34

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