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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,990.51, 31,478.34 and 6,195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,990.51, 31,478.34 and 6,195.47 is: 9,291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,990.51 : 31,478.34 = 6,195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,990.51/31,478.34 = 6,195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,990.51x = 31,478.34 × 6,195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,990.51x = 195,022,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,022,953.73/20,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.01

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