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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.76, 31,478.91 and 6,194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.76, 31,478.91 and 6,194.89 is: 9,292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.76 : 31,478.91 = 6,194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.76/31,478.91 = 6,194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.76x = 31,478.91 × 6,194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.76x = 195,008,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,008,384.77/20,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.41

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