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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,022.76, 29,995.26 and 9,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,022.76, 29,995.26 and 9,641.80 is: 14,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,022.76 : 29,995.26 = 9,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,022.76/29,995.26 = 9,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,022.76x = 29,995.26 × 9,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,022.76x = 289,208,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,208,297.87/20,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.98

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