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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,949.59, 31,419.52 and 6,154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,949.59, 31,419.52 and 6,154.54 is: 9,230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,949.59 : 31,419.52 = 6,154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,949.59/31,419.52 = 6,154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,949.59x = 31,419.52 × 6,154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,949.59x = 193,372,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,372,692.62/20,949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.38

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