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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.27, 31,070.61 and 6,675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.27, 31,070.61 and 6,675.03 is: 10,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.27 : 31,070.61 = 6,675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.27/31,070.61 = 6,675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.27x = 31,070.61 × 6,675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.27x = 207,397,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,397,253.87/20,714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.29

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