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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.32, 31,106.24 and 9,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.32, 31,106.24 and 9,052.48 is: 13,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.32 : 31,106.24 = 9,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.32/31,106.24 = 9,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.32x = 31,106.24 × 9,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.32x = 281,588,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,588,615.48/20,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,574.25

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