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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.68, 30,774.60 and 6,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.68, 30,774.60 and 6,661.68 is: 9,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.68 : 30,774.60 = 6,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.68/30,774.60 = 6,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.68x = 30,774.60 × 6,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.68x = 205,010,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,010,537.33/20,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.33

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