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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,986.33, 31,482.91 and 6,196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,986.33, 31,482.91 and 6,196.74 is: 9,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,986.33 : 31,482.91 = 6,196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,986.33/31,482.91 = 6,196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,986.33x = 31,482.91 × 6,196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,986.33x = 195,091,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,091,474.49/20,986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.12

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