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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.21, 31,009.40 and 6,822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.21, 31,009.40 and 6,822.29 is: 10,233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.21 : 31,009.40 = 6,822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.21/31,009.40 = 6,822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.21x = 31,009.40 × 6,822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.21x = 211,555,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,555,119.53/20,672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.79

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