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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.60, 31,005.90 and 6,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.60, 31,005.90 and 6,817.80 is: 10,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.60 : 31,005.90 = 6,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.60/31,005.90 = 6,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.60x = 31,005.90 × 6,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.60x = 211,392,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,392,025.02/20,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.70

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