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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.60, 31,079.10 and 9,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.60, 31,079.10 and 9,031.40 is: 13,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.60 : 31,079.10 = 9,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.60/31,079.10 = 9,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.60x = 31,079.10 × 9,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.60x = 280,687,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,687,783.74/20,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.24

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