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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,216.58, 30,330.60 and 6,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,216.58, 30,330.60 and 6,892.50 is: 10,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,216.58 : 30,330.60 = 6,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,216.58/30,330.60 = 6,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,216.58x = 30,330.60 × 6,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,216.58x = 209,053,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,053,660.50/20,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.70

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