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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,924.52, 31,383.33 and 6,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,924.52, 31,383.33 and 6,884.73 is: 10,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,924.52 : 31,383.33 = 6,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,924.52/31,383.33 = 6,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,924.52x = 31,383.33 × 6,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,924.52x = 216,065,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,065,753.55/20,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.96

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