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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.27, 30,355.68 and 6,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.27, 30,355.68 and 6,904.69 is: 10,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.27 : 30,355.68 = 6,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.27/30,355.68 = 6,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.27x = 30,355.68 × 6,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.27x = 209,596,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,596,373.84/20,235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.98

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