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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.90, 30,323.70 and 6,887.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.90, 30,323.70 and 6,887.70 is: 10,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.90 : 30,323.70 = 6,887.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.90/30,323.70 = 6,887.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.90x = 30,323.70 × 6,887.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.90x = 208,860,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,860,548.49/20,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.01

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