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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.50, 31,002.77 and 6,817.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.50, 31,002.77 and 6,817.50 is: 10,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.50 : 31,002.77 = 6,817.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.50/31,002.77 = 6,817.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.50x = 31,002.77 × 6,817.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.50x = 211,361,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,361,350.39/20,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.25

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