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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,659.59, 30,991.44 and 6,616.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,659.59, 30,991.44 and 6,616.09 is: 9,924.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,659.59 : 30,991.44 = 6,616.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,659.59/30,991.44 = 6,616.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,659.59x = 30,991.44 × 6,616.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,659.59x = 205,042,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,042,123.19/20,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.79

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