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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.54, 31,497.46 and 8,515.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.54, 31,497.46 and 8,515.71 is: 12,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.54 : 31,497.46 = 8,515.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.54/31,497.46 = 8,515.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.54x = 31,497.46 × 8,515.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.54x = 268,223,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,223,213.81/20,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.03

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