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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,812, 31,208.74 and 6,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,812, 31,208.74 and 6,017.40 is: 9,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,812 : 31,208.74 = 6,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,812/31,208.74 = 6,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,812x = 31,208.74 × 6,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,812x = 187,795,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,795,472.08/20,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.42

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