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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,956.72, 31,439.97 and 9,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,956.72, 31,439.97 and 9,273.28 is: 13,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,956.72 : 31,439.97 = 9,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,956.72/31,439.97 = 9,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,956.72x = 31,439.97 × 9,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,956.72x = 291,551,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,551,645.00/20,956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.08

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