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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,833.92, 31,247.52 and 9,144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,833.92, 31,247.52 and 9,144.96 is: 13,715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,833.92 : 31,247.52 = 9,144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,833.92/31,247.52 = 9,144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,833.92x = 31,247.52 × 9,144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,833.92x = 285,757,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,757,320.50/20,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.97

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