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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,624.34, 30,937.68 and 6,773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,624.34, 30,937.68 and 6,773.34 is: 10,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,624.34 : 30,937.68 = 6,773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,624.34/30,937.68 = 6,773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,624.34x = 30,937.68 × 6,773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,624.34x = 209,551,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,551,425.45/20,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.39

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