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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,969.52, 31,450.80 and 6,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,969.52, 31,450.80 and 6,176.72 is: 9,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,969.52 : 31,450.80 = 6,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,969.52/31,450.80 = 6,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,969.52x = 31,450.80 × 6,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,969.52x = 194,262,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,262,785.38/20,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.05

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