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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,816.92, 31,225.38 and 6,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,816.92, 31,225.38 and 6,967 is: 10,450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,816.92 : 31,225.38 = 6,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,816.92/31,225.38 = 6,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,816.92x = 31,225.38 × 6,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,816.92x = 217,547,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,547,222.46/20,816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.50

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