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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,847.63, 31,274.69 and 6,999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,847.63, 31,274.69 and 6,999.87 is: 10,500.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,847.63 : 31,274.69 = 6,999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,847.63/31,274.69 = 6,999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,847.63x = 31,274.69 × 6,999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,847.63x = 218,918,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,918,764.29/20,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.89

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