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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,766.97, 31,094.97 and 10,885.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,766.97, 31,094.97 and 10,885.51 is: 16,299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,766.97 : 31,094.97 = 10,885.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,766.97/31,094.97 = 10,885.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,766.97x = 31,094.97 × 10,885.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,766.97x = 338,484,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,484,606.88/20,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,299.18

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