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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.20, 30,225.24 and 6,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.20, 30,225.24 and 6,999.92 is: 10,500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.20 : 30,225.24 = 6,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.20/30,225.24 = 6,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.20x = 30,225.24 × 6,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.20x = 211,574,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,574,261.98/20,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.38

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