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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,887.27, 31,333.88 and 6,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,887.27, 31,333.88 and 6,844.29 is: 10,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,887.27 : 31,333.88 = 6,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,887.27/31,333.88 = 6,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,887.27x = 31,333.88 × 6,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,887.27x = 214,458,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,458,161.55/20,887.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.41

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