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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.98, 30,947.22 and 6,589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.98, 30,947.22 and 6,589.32 is: 9,886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.98 : 30,947.22 = 6,589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.98/30,947.22 = 6,589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.98x = 30,947.22 × 6,589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.98x = 203,921,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,921,135.69/20,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.14

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