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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223.94, 30,337.44 and 6,892.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223.94, 30,337.44 and 6,892.79 is: 10,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223.94 : 30,337.44 = 6,892.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223.94/30,337.44 = 6,892.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223.94x = 30,337.44 × 6,892.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223.94x = 209,109,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,109,603.06/20,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.71

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