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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.60, 30,995.40 and 6,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.60, 30,995.40 and 6,810.80 is: 10,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.60 : 30,995.40 = 6,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.60/30,995.40 = 6,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.60x = 30,995.40 × 6,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.60x = 211,103,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,103,470.32/20,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.20

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