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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.92, 29,996.52 and 9,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.92, 29,996.52 and 9,472.82 is: 14,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.92 : 29,996.52 = 9,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.92/29,996.52 = 9,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.92x = 29,996.52 × 9,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.92x = 284,151,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,151,634.59/20,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.25

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