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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.53, 31,483.44 and 7,844.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.53, 31,483.44 and 7,844.37 is: 11,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.53 : 31,483.44 = 7,844.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.53/31,483.44 = 7,844.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.53x = 31,483.44 × 7,844.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.53x = 246,967,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,967,752.23/20,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,762.87

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