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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.88, 31,077.36 and 6,674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.88, 31,077.36 and 6,674.97 is: 10,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.88 : 31,077.36 = 6,674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.88/31,077.36 = 6,674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.88x = 31,077.36 × 6,674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.88x = 207,440,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,440,445.68/20,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.08

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