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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,327.02, 30,482.94 and 6,996.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,327.02, 30,482.94 and 6,996.29 is: 10,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,327.02 : 30,482.94 = 6,996.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,327.02/30,482.94 = 6,996.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,327.02x = 30,482.94 × 6,996.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,327.02x = 213,267,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,267,335.88/20,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.82

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