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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.78, 31,454.85 and 9,278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.78, 31,454.85 and 9,278.54 is: 13,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.78 : 31,454.85 = 9,278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.78/31,454.85 = 9,278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.78x = 31,454.85 × 9,278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.78x = 291,855,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,855,083.92/20,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.90

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