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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.13, 31,082.33 and 9,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.13, 31,082.33 and 9,026.64 is: 13,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.13 : 31,082.33 = 9,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.13/31,082.33 = 9,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.13x = 31,082.33 × 9,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.13x = 280,569,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,569,025.84/20,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.81

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