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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,827.08, 31,233.24 and 6,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,827.08, 31,233.24 and 6,783.30 is: 10,172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,827.08 : 31,233.24 = 6,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,827.08/31,233.24 = 6,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,827.08x = 31,233.24 × 6,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,827.08x = 211,864,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,864,436.89/20,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.55

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