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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.98, 30,942.72 and 6,583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.98, 30,942.72 and 6,583.74 is: 9,876.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.98 : 30,942.72 = 6,583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.98/30,942.72 = 6,583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.98x = 30,942.72 × 6,583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.98x = 203,718,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,718,823.37/20,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.33

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