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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222.81, 30,335.75 and 6,891.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222.81, 30,335.75 and 6,891.66 is: 10,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222.81 : 30,335.75 = 6,891.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222.81/30,335.75 = 6,891.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222.81x = 30,335.75 × 6,891.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222.81x = 209,063,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,063,767.91/20,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.02

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