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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792.03, 31,204.42 and 9,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792.03, 31,204.42 and 9,693 is: 14,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792.03 : 31,204.42 = 9,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792.03/31,204.42 = 9,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792.03x = 31,204.42 × 9,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792.03x = 302,464,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,464,418.83/20,792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.14

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