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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,229.98, 30,343.34 and 6,901.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,229.98, 30,343.34 and 6,901.83 is: 10,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,229.98 : 30,343.34 = 6,901.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,229.98/30,343.34 = 6,901.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,229.98x = 30,343.34 × 6,901.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,229.98x = 209,424,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,424,539.80/20,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.19

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