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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,322.81, 30,486.80 and 6,992.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,322.81, 30,486.80 and 6,992.37 is: 10,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,322.81 : 30,486.80 = 6,992.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,322.81/30,486.80 = 6,992.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,322.81x = 30,486.80 × 6,992.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,322.81x = 213,174,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,174,950.75/20,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.44

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