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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,969.37, 31,443.17 and 6,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,969.37, 31,443.17 and 6,176.34 is: 9,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,969.37 : 31,443.17 = 6,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,969.37/31,443.17 = 6,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,969.37x = 31,443.17 × 6,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,969.37x = 194,203,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,203,708.60/20,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.30

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