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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,893.59, 31,340.69 and 6,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,893.59, 31,340.69 and 6,854.72 is: 10,282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,893.59 : 31,340.69 = 6,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,893.59/31,340.69 = 6,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,893.59x = 31,340.69 × 6,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,893.59x = 214,831,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,831,620.28/20,893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.18

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