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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,865.92, 31,295.52 and 9,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,865.92, 31,295.52 and 9,176.96 is: 13,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,865.92 : 31,295.52 = 9,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,865.92/31,295.52 = 9,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,865.92x = 31,295.52 × 9,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,865.92x = 287,197,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,197,735.22/20,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.96

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