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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,849.64, 31,281.72 and 9,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,849.64, 31,281.72 and 9,163.76 is: 13,748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,849.64 : 31,281.72 = 9,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,849.64/31,281.72 = 9,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,849.64x = 31,281.72 × 9,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,849.64x = 286,658,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,658,174.47/20,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.83

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