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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.75, 31,003.14 and 6,817.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.75, 31,003.14 and 6,817.75 is: 10,226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.75 : 31,003.14 = 6,817.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.75/31,003.14 = 6,817.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.75x = 31,003.14 × 6,817.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.75x = 211,371,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,371,657.74/20,668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.63

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