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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,253.35, 30,379.76 and 6,926.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,253.35, 30,379.76 and 6,926.21 is: 10,389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,253.35 : 30,379.76 = 6,926.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,253.35/30,379.76 = 6,926.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,253.35x = 30,379.76 × 6,926.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,253.35x = 210,416,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,416,597.51/20,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.22

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