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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,843.67, 31,258.98 and 6,053.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,843.67, 31,258.98 and 6,053.61 is: 9,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,843.67 : 31,258.98 = 6,053.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,843.67/31,258.98 = 6,053.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,843.67x = 31,258.98 × 6,053.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,843.67x = 189,229,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,229,673.92/20,843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.52

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