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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,749.91, 31,147.97 and 10,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,749.91, 31,147.97 and 10,752.03 is: 16,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,749.91 : 31,147.97 = 10,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,749.91/31,147.97 = 10,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,749.91x = 31,147.97 × 10,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,749.91x = 334,903,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,903,854.12/20,749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.02

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