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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.97, 30,275.93 and 6,858.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.97, 30,275.93 and 6,858.35 is: 10,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.97 : 30,275.93 = 6,858.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.97/30,275.93 = 6,858.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.97x = 30,275.93 × 6,858.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.97x = 207,643,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,643,035.54/20,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.52

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