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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.55, 30,999.74 and 6,621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.55, 30,999.74 and 6,621.29 is: 9,932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.55 : 30,999.74 = 6,621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.55/30,999.74 = 6,621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.55x = 30,999.74 × 6,621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.55x = 205,258,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,258,362.52/20,664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.87

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