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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,841.93, 31,268.01 and 6,802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,841.93, 31,268.01 and 6,802.71 is: 10,205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,841.93 : 31,268.01 = 6,802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,841.93/31,268.01 = 6,802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,841.93x = 31,268.01 × 6,802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,841.93x = 212,707,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,707,204.31/20,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.73

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