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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.90, 30,299.70 and 6,871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.90, 30,299.70 and 6,871.70 is: 10,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.90 : 30,299.70 = 6,871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.90/30,299.70 = 6,871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.90x = 30,299.70 × 6,871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.90x = 208,210,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,210,448.49/20,198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.01

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