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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,962.76, 31,444.12 and 7,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,962.76, 31,444.12 and 7,111.76 is: 10,667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,962.76 : 31,444.12 = 7,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,962.76/31,444.12 = 7,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,962.76x = 31,444.12 × 7,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,962.76x = 223,623,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,623,034.85/20,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.63

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