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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,859.12, 31,287.72 and 6,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,859.12, 31,287.72 and 6,067.68 is: 9,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,859.12 : 31,287.72 = 6,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,859.12/31,287.72 = 6,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,859.12x = 31,287.72 × 6,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,859.12x = 189,843,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,843,872.89/20,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.24

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