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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,196.90, 30,296.70 and 6,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,196.90, 30,296.70 and 6,869.70 is: 10,305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,196.90 : 30,296.70 = 6,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,196.90/30,296.70 = 6,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,196.90x = 30,296.70 × 6,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,196.90x = 208,129,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,129,239.99/20,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.01

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