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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.26, 30,768.96 and 6,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.26, 30,768.96 and 6,663.26 is: 9,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.26 : 30,768.96 = 6,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.26/30,768.96 = 6,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.26x = 30,768.96 × 6,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.26x = 205,021,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,021,580.41/20,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.10

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