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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,827.84, 31,233.56 and 6,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,827.84, 31,233.56 and 6,784.44 is: 10,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,827.84 : 31,233.56 = 6,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,827.84/31,233.56 = 6,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,827.84x = 31,233.56 × 6,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,827.84x = 211,902,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,902,213.81/20,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.99

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