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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,797.09, 31,197.23 and 6,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,797.09, 31,197.23 and 6,006.14 is: 9,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,797.09 : 31,197.23 = 6,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,797.09/31,197.23 = 6,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,797.09x = 31,197.23 × 6,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,797.09x = 187,374,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,374,930.99/20,797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.67

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