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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.93, 31,259.01 and 6,796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.93, 31,259.01 and 6,796.71 is: 10,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.93 : 31,259.01 = 6,796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.93/31,259.01 = 6,796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.93x = 31,259.01 × 6,796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.93x = 212,458,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,458,451.34/20,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.73

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