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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,966.85, 31,454.90 and 9,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,966.85, 31,454.90 and 9,122.48 is: 13,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,966.85 : 31,454.90 = 9,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,966.85/31,454.90 = 9,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,966.85x = 31,454.90 × 9,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,966.85x = 286,946,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,946,729.18/20,966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.73

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