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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,866.62, 31,301.88 and 6,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,866.62, 31,301.88 and 6,826.73 is: 10,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,866.62 : 31,301.88 = 6,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,866.62/31,301.88 = 6,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,866.62x = 31,301.88 × 6,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,866.62x = 213,689,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,689,449.12/20,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.73

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