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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,614.94, 30,924.68 and 6,571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,614.94, 30,924.68 and 6,571.70 is: 9,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,614.94 : 30,924.68 = 6,571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,614.94/30,924.68 = 6,571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,614.94x = 30,924.68 × 6,571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,614.94x = 203,227,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,227,532.07/20,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.27

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