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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,999.75, 31,499.63 and 8,687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,999.75, 31,499.63 and 8,687.75 is: 13,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,999.75 : 31,499.63 = 8,687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,999.75/31,499.63 = 8,687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,999.75x = 31,499.63 × 8,687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,999.75x = 273,660,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,660,910.53/20,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.63

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