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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,898, 31,347.03 and 7,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,898, 31,347.03 and 7,047 is: 10,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,898 : 31,347.03 = 7,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,898/31,347.03 = 7,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,898x = 31,347.03 × 7,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,898x = 220,902,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,902,520.41/20,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.51

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