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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.88, 31,453.64 and 9,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.88, 31,453.64 and 9,283.36 is: 13,929.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.88 : 31,453.64 = 9,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.88/31,453.64 = 9,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.88x = 31,453.64 × 9,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.88x = 291,995,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,995,463.43/20,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.83

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