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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.73, 30,481 and 6,994.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.73, 30,481 and 6,994.99 is: 10,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.73 : 30,481 = 6,994.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.73/30,481 = 6,994.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.73x = 30,481 × 6,994.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.73x = 213,214,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,214,290.19/20,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.87

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