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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,699.06, 31,043.10 and 9,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,699.06, 31,043.10 and 9,009.50 is: 13,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,699.06 : 31,043.10 = 9,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,699.06/31,043.10 = 9,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,699.06x = 31,043.10 × 9,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,699.06x = 279,682,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,682,809.45/20,699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.86

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