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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.96, 30,823.10 and 6,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.96, 30,823.10 and 6,691.24 is: 10,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.96 : 30,823.10 = 6,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.96/30,823.10 = 6,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.96x = 30,823.10 × 6,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.96x = 206,244,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,244,759.64/20,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.21

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