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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,969.39, 31,454.96 and 6,739.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,969.39, 31,454.96 and 6,739.31 is: 10,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,969.39 : 31,454.96 = 6,739.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,969.39/31,454.96 = 6,739.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,969.39x = 31,454.96 × 6,739.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,969.39x = 211,984,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,984,726.48/20,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.25

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