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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.82, 30,393.90 and 9,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.82, 30,393.90 and 9,731.14 is: 14,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.82 : 30,393.90 = 9,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.82/30,393.90 = 9,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.82x = 30,393.90 × 9,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.82x = 295,767,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,767,220.06/20,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.95

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