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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,707.68, 31,010.88 and 10,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,707.68, 31,010.88 and 10,855.20 is: 16,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,707.68 : 31,010.88 = 10,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,707.68/31,010.88 = 10,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,707.68x = 31,010.88 × 10,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,707.68x = 336,629,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,629,304.58/20,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.25

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