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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.09, 30,212.79 and 6,816.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.09, 30,212.79 and 6,816.51 is: 10,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.09 : 30,212.79 = 6,816.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.09/30,212.79 = 6,816.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.09x = 30,212.79 × 6,816.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.09x = 205,945,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,945,785.16/20,147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.11

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