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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,873.70, 31,310.55 and 9,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,873.70, 31,310.55 and 9,209.70 is: 13,814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,873.70 : 31,310.55 = 9,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,873.70/31,310.55 = 9,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,873.70x = 31,310.55 × 9,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,873.70x = 288,360,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,360,772.34/20,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.55

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