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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.90, 30,290.70 and 6,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.90, 30,290.70 and 6,865.70 is: 10,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.90 : 30,290.70 = 6,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.90/30,290.70 = 6,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.90x = 30,290.70 × 6,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.90x = 207,966,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,966,858.99/20,192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.01

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