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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.98, 31,007.79 and 10,805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.98, 31,007.79 and 10,805.61 is: 16,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.98 : 31,007.79 = 10,805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.98/31,007.79 = 10,805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.98x = 31,007.79 × 10,805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.98x = 335,058,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,058,085.70/20,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.67

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