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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,727.24, 31,095.29 and 6,688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,727.24, 31,095.29 and 6,688.07 is: 10,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,727.24 : 31,095.29 = 6,688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,727.24/31,095.29 = 6,688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,727.24x = 31,095.29 × 6,688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,727.24x = 207,967,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,967,454.04/20,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.53

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