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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,314.78, 30,472.84 and 6,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,314.78, 30,472.84 and 6,987.64 is: 10,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,314.78 : 30,472.84 = 6,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,314.78/30,472.84 = 6,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,314.78x = 30,472.84 × 6,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,314.78x = 212,933,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,933,235.70/20,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.69

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