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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.47, 30,385.95 and 6,930.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.47, 30,385.95 and 6,930.33 is: 10,395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.47 : 30,385.95 = 6,930.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.47/30,385.95 = 6,930.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.47x = 30,385.95 × 6,930.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.47x = 210,584,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,584,660.86/20,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.41

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