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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,909.28, 31,366.96 and 7,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,909.28, 31,366.96 and 7,062.24 is: 10,594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,909.28 : 31,366.96 = 7,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,909.28/31,366.96 = 7,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,909.28x = 31,366.96 × 7,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,909.28x = 221,520,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,520,999.59/20,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.39

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