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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997, 31,500.36 and 7,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997, 31,500.36 and 7,146 is: 10,720.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997 : 31,500.36 = 7,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997/31,500.36 = 7,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997x = 31,500.36 × 7,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997x = 225,101,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,101,572.56/20,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.65

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