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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711, 31,067.22 and 6,859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711, 31,067.22 and 6,859.64 is: 10,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711 : 31,067.22 = 6,859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711/31,067.22 = 6,859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711x = 31,067.22 × 6,859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711x = 213,109,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,109,945.00/20,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.70

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