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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.40, 30,974.28 and 6,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.40, 30,974.28 and 6,793.84 is: 10,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.40 : 30,974.28 = 6,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.40/30,974.28 = 6,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.40x = 30,974.28 × 6,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.40x = 210,434,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,434,302.44/20,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.34

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