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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,708.81, 31,058.59 and 6,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,708.81, 31,058.59 and 6,666.15 is: 9,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,708.81 : 31,058.59 = 6,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,708.81/31,058.59 = 6,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,708.81x = 31,058.59 × 6,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,708.81x = 207,041,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,041,157.33/20,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.73

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