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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.04, 30,211.20 and 6,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.04, 30,211.20 and 6,995.52 is: 10,490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.04 : 30,211.20 = 6,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.04/30,211.20 = 6,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.04x = 30,211.20 × 6,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.04x = 211,343,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,343,053.82/20,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.03

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