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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,858.84, 31,291.67 and 6,814.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,858.84, 31,291.67 and 6,814.79 is: 10,223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,858.84 : 31,291.67 = 6,814.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,858.84/31,291.67 = 6,814.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,858.84x = 31,291.67 × 6,814.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,858.84x = 213,246,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,246,159.80/20,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.30

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