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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,630.98, 30,953.22 and 6,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,630.98, 30,953.22 and 6,593.32 is: 9,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,630.98 : 30,953.22 = 6,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,630.98/30,953.22 = 6,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,630.98x = 30,953.22 × 6,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,630.98x = 204,084,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,084,484.49/20,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.14

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