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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,858.91, 31,293.23 and 6,819.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,858.91, 31,293.23 and 6,819.59 is: 10,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,858.91 : 31,293.23 = 6,819.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,858.91/31,293.23 = 6,819.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,858.91x = 31,293.23 × 6,819.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,858.91x = 213,406,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,406,807.81/20,858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.97

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