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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,697.85, 31,035.43 and 8,205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,697.85, 31,035.43 and 8,205.22 is: 12,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,697.85 : 31,035.43 = 8,205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,697.85/31,035.43 = 8,205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,697.85x = 31,035.43 × 8,205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,697.85x = 254,652,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,652,530.94/20,697.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.33

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