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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,446.82, 30,670.22 and 6,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,446.82, 30,670.22 and 6,595.82 is: 9,893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,446.82 : 30,670.22 = 6,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,446.82/30,670.22 = 6,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,446.82x = 30,670.22 × 6,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,446.82x = 202,295,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,295,250.48/20,446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.73

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