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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,960.55, 31,444.71 and 6,921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,960.55, 31,444.71 and 6,921.56 is: 10,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,960.55 : 31,444.71 = 6,921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,960.55/31,444.71 = 6,921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,960.55x = 31,444.71 × 6,921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,960.55x = 217,646,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,646,446.95/20,960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.62

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