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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,778.40, 31,172.28 and 9,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,778.40, 31,172.28 and 9,092.80 is: 13,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778.40 : 31,172.28 = 9,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778.40/31,172.28 = 9,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778.40x = 31,172.28 × 9,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778.40x = 283,443,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,443,307.58/20,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.25

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