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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.04, 30,214.20 and 6,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.04, 30,214.20 and 6,997.52 is: 10,493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.04 : 30,214.20 = 6,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.04/30,214.20 = 6,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.04x = 30,214.20 × 6,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.04x = 211,424,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,424,468.78/20,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.03

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