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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.96, 31,488.17 and 9,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.96, 31,488.17 and 9,162.73 is: 13,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.96 : 31,488.17 = 9,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.96/31,488.17 = 9,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.96x = 31,488.17 × 9,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.96x = 288,517,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,517,599.90/20,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.61

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