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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,960.96, 31,442.88 and 7,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,960.96, 31,442.88 and 7,105.28 is: 10,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,960.96 : 31,442.88 = 7,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,960.96/31,442.88 = 7,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,960.96x = 31,442.88 × 7,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,960.96x = 223,410,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,410,466.41/20,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.41

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