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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.52, 31,453.92 and 6,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.52, 31,453.92 and 6,177.47 is: 9,264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.52 : 31,453.92 = 6,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.52/31,453.92 = 6,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.52x = 31,453.92 × 6,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.52x = 194,305,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,305,489.91/20,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.77

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