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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,807.93, 31,210.68 and 6,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,807.93, 31,210.68 and 6,016.52 is: 9,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,807.93 : 31,210.68 = 6,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,807.93/31,210.68 = 6,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,807.93x = 31,210.68 × 6,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,807.93x = 187,779,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,779,680.43/20,807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.43

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