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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,566.91, 30,850.47 and 6,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,566.91, 30,850.47 and 6,335.22 is: 9,502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,566.91 : 30,850.47 = 6,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,566.91/30,850.47 = 6,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,566.91x = 30,850.47 × 6,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,566.91x = 195,444,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,444,482.88/20,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.86

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