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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.92, 31,079.40 and 9,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.92, 31,079.40 and 9,035.80 is: 13,556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.92 : 31,079.40 = 9,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.92/31,079.40 = 9,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.92x = 31,079.40 × 9,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.92x = 280,827,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,827,242.52/20,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.76

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