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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,901.99, 31,359.51 and 6,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,901.99, 31,359.51 and 6,111.24 is: 9,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,901.99 : 31,359.51 = 6,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,901.99/31,359.51 = 6,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,901.99x = 31,359.51 × 6,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,901.99x = 191,645,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,645,491.89/20,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.77

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