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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.70, 31,233.66 and 7,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.70, 31,233.66 and 7,679.40 is: 11,517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.70 : 31,233.66 = 7,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.70/31,233.66 = 7,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.70x = 31,233.66 × 7,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.70x = 239,855,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,855,768.60/20,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.30

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