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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,870.19, 31,306.98 and 6,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,870.19, 31,306.98 and 6,829.92 is: 10,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,870.19 : 31,306.98 = 6,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,870.19/31,306.98 = 6,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,870.19x = 31,306.98 × 6,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,870.19x = 213,824,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,824,168.84/20,870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.43

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