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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,691.76, 31,042.48 and 6,840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,691.76, 31,042.48 and 6,840.76 is: 10,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,691.76 : 31,042.48 = 6,840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,691.76/31,042.48 = 6,840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,691.76x = 31,042.48 × 6,840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,691.76x = 212,354,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,354,155.48/20,691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.74

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