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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.68, 30,638.52 and 6,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.68, 30,638.52 and 6,575.76 is: 9,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.68 : 30,638.52 = 6,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.68/30,638.52 = 6,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.68x = 30,638.52 × 6,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.68x = 201,471,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,471,554.28/20,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.64

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