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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.88, 31,498.26 and 6,955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.88, 31,498.26 and 6,955.11 is: 10,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.88 : 31,498.26 = 6,955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.88/31,498.26 = 6,955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.88x = 31,498.26 × 6,955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.88x = 219,073,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,073,959.24/20,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.14

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