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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,753, 31,129.52 and 6,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,753, 31,129.52 and 6,724.80 is: 10,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,753 : 31,129.52 = 6,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,753/31,129.52 = 6,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,753x = 31,129.52 × 6,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,753x = 209,339,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,339,796.10/20,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.21

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