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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,769, 31,153.50 and 6,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,769, 31,153.50 and 6,177 is: 9,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,769 : 31,153.50 = 6,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,769/31,153.50 = 6,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,769x = 31,153.50 × 6,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,769x = 192,435,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,435,169.50/20,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.50

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