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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.02, 31,005.81 and 6,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.02, 31,005.81 and 6,625.72 is: 9,939.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.02 : 31,005.81 = 6,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.02/31,005.81 = 6,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.02x = 31,005.81 × 6,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.02x = 205,435,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,435,815.43/20,669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.31

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