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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,954.44, 31,441.92 and 9,860.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,954.44, 31,441.92 and 9,860.68 is: 14,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,954.44 : 31,441.92 = 9,860.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,954.44/31,441.92 = 9,860.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,954.44x = 31,441.92 × 9,860.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,954.44x = 310,038,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,038,711.71/20,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,795.85

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