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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.46, 30,376.96 and 6,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.46, 30,376.96 and 6,924.33 is: 10,386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.46 : 30,376.96 = 6,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.46/30,376.96 = 6,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.46x = 30,376.96 × 6,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.46x = 210,340,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,340,078.13/20,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.41

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