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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,513.79, 30,771.90 and 6,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,513.79, 30,771.90 and 6,474.26 is: 9,711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,513.79 : 30,771.90 = 6,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,513.79/30,771.90 = 6,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,513.79x = 30,771.90 × 6,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,513.79x = 199,225,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,225,358.22/20,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,711.78

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