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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.52, 31,431.24 and 9,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.52, 31,431.24 and 9,259.92 is: 13,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.52 : 31,431.24 = 9,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.52/31,431.24 = 9,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.52x = 31,431.24 × 9,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.52x = 291,050,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,050,767.90/20,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.72

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