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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.06, 30,214.31 and 6,817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.06, 30,214.31 and 6,817.52 is: 10,223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.06 : 30,214.31 = 6,817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.06/30,214.31 = 6,817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.06x = 30,214.31 × 6,817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.06x = 205,986,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,986,477.55/20,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.64

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