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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.11, 30,466.59 and 6,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.11, 30,466.59 and 6,985.34 is: 10,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.11 : 30,466.59 = 6,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.11/30,466.59 = 6,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.11x = 30,466.59 × 6,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.11x = 212,819,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,819,337.46/20,316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.40

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