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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,280.87, 30,421.78 and 6,953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,280.87, 30,421.78 and 6,953.75 is: 10,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,280.87 : 30,421.78 = 6,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,280.87/30,421.78 = 6,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,280.87x = 30,421.78 × 6,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,280.87x = 211,545,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,545,452.68/20,280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.79

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