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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,858.22, 31,267.89 and 6,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,858.22, 31,267.89 and 6,997.50 is: 10,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,858.22 : 31,267.89 = 6,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,858.22/31,267.89 = 6,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,858.22x = 31,267.89 × 6,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,858.22x = 218,797,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,797,060.28/20,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.73

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