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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,949.39, 31,428.72 and 6,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,949.39, 31,428.72 and 6,913.76 is: 10,372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,949.39 : 31,428.72 = 6,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,949.39/31,428.72 = 6,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,949.39x = 31,428.72 × 6,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,949.39x = 217,290,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,290,470.04/20,949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.16

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