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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183, 30,274.82 and 5,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183, 30,274.82 and 5,591 is: 8,386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183 : 30,274.82 = 5,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183/30,274.82 = 5,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183x = 30,274.82 × 5,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183x = 169,266,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,266,518.62/20,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.59

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