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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,759.12, 31,143.62 and 6,719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,759.12, 31,143.62 and 6,719.15 is: 10,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,759.12 : 31,143.62 = 6,719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,759.12/31,143.62 = 6,719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,759.12x = 31,143.62 × 6,719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,759.12x = 209,258,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,258,492.21/20,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.32

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