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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.42, 31,310.77 and 9,184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.42, 31,310.77 and 9,184.33 is: 13,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.42 : 31,310.77 = 9,184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.42/31,310.77 = 9,184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.42x = 31,310.77 × 9,184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.42x = 287,568,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,568,444.23/20,871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.10

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