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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.21, 30,214.48 and 6,817.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.21, 30,214.48 and 6,817.63 is: 10,223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.21 : 30,214.48 = 6,817.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.21/30,214.48 = 6,817.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.21x = 30,214.48 × 6,817.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.21x = 205,991,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,991,145.28/20,148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.79

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