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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,777.40, 31,170.78 and 9,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,777.40, 31,170.78 and 9,091.80 is: 13,639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,777.40 : 31,170.78 = 9,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,777.40/31,170.78 = 9,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,777.40x = 31,170.78 × 9,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,777.40x = 283,398,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,398,497.60/20,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.75

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