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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.55, 31,462.58 and 9,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.55, 31,462.58 and 9,129.30 is: 13,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.55 : 31,462.58 = 9,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.55/31,462.58 = 9,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.55x = 31,462.58 × 9,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.55x = 287,231,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,231,128.63/20,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.62

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