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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,712.60, 31,068.90 and 10,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,712.60, 31,068.90 and 10,854.90 is: 16,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,712.60 : 31,068.90 = 10,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,712.60/31,068.90 = 10,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,712.60x = 31,068.90 × 10,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,712.60x = 337,249,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,249,802.61/20,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,282.35

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