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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,805.91, 31,208.88 and 6,954.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,805.91, 31,208.88 and 6,954.91 is: 10,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,805.91 : 31,208.88 = 6,954.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,805.91/31,208.88 = 6,954.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,805.91x = 31,208.88 × 6,954.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,805.91x = 217,054,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,054,951.60/20,805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.37

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