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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,976.09, 31,486.02 and 9,297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,976.09, 31,486.02 and 9,297.51 is: 13,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,976.09 : 31,486.02 = 9,297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,976.09/31,486.02 = 9,297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,976.09x = 31,486.02 × 9,297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,976.09x = 292,741,585.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,741,585.81/20,976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.97

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