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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.70, 30,480.98 and 6,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.70, 30,480.98 and 6,994.97 is: 10,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.70 : 30,480.98 = 6,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.70/30,480.98 = 6,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.70x = 30,480.98 × 6,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.70x = 213,213,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,213,510.46/20,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.85

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