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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,642.92, 30,963.16 and 6,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,642.92, 30,963.16 and 6,791.92 is: 10,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,642.92 : 30,963.16 = 6,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,642.92/30,963.16 = 6,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,642.92x = 30,963.16 × 6,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,642.92x = 210,299,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,299,305.67/20,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.48

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