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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.62, 31,505.22 and 9,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.62, 31,505.22 and 9,320.04 is: 13,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.62 : 31,505.22 = 9,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.62/31,505.22 = 9,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.62x = 31,505.22 × 9,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.62x = 293,629,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,629,910.61/20,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.30

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