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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.60, 30,771.90 and 6,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.60, 30,771.90 and 6,663.60 is: 9,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.60 : 30,771.90 = 6,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.60/30,771.90 = 6,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.60x = 30,771.90 × 6,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.60x = 205,051,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,051,632.84/20,514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.40

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