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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,623.24, 30,938.28 and 6,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,623.24, 30,938.28 and 6,769 is: 10,154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,623.24 : 30,938.28 = 6,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,623.24/30,938.28 = 6,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,623.24x = 30,938.28 × 6,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,623.24x = 209,421,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,421,217.32/20,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.62

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