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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.05, 31,210.64 and 6,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.05, 31,210.64 and 6,015.08 is: 9,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.05 : 31,210.64 = 6,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.05/31,210.64 = 6,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.05x = 31,210.64 × 6,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.05x = 187,734,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,734,310.32/20,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.06

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