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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,224.07, 30,337.63 and 6,892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,224.07, 30,337.63 and 6,892.92 is: 10,339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,224.07 : 30,337.63 = 6,892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,224.07/30,337.63 = 6,892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,224.07x = 30,337.63 × 6,892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,224.07x = 209,114,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,114,704.89/20,224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.89

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