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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,838.96, 31,252.68 and 9,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,838.96, 31,252.68 and 9,149.28 is: 13,721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,838.96 : 31,252.68 = 9,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,838.96/31,252.68 = 9,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,838.96x = 31,252.68 × 9,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,838.96x = 285,939,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,939,520.07/20,838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.39

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