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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,733.78, 31,092.57 and 9,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,733.78, 31,092.57 and 9,039 is: 13,554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,733.78 : 31,092.57 = 9,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,733.78/31,092.57 = 9,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,733.78x = 31,092.57 × 9,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,733.78x = 281,045,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,045,740.23/20,733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.97

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