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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,810.51, 31,217.69 and 6,769.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,810.51, 31,217.69 and 6,769.97 is: 10,155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,810.51 : 31,217.69 = 6,769.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,810.51/31,217.69 = 6,769.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,810.51x = 31,217.69 × 6,769.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,810.51x = 211,342,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,342,824.77/20,810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.58

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