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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,913.36, 31,374.72 and 7,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,913.36, 31,374.72 and 7,062 is: 10,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,913.36 : 31,374.72 = 7,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,913.36/31,374.72 = 7,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,913.36x = 31,374.72 × 7,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,913.36x = 221,568,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,568,272.64/20,913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.58

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