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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,444.06, 30,666.09 and 6,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,444.06, 30,666.09 and 6,593.06 is: 9,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,444.06 : 30,666.09 = 6,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,444.06/30,666.09 = 6,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,444.06x = 30,666.09 × 6,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,444.06x = 202,183,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,183,472.72/20,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.59

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