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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,032.76, 30,063.91 and 9,502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,032.76, 30,063.91 and 9,502.82 is: 14,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,032.76 : 30,063.91 = 9,502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,032.76/30,063.91 = 9,502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,032.76x = 30,063.91 × 9,502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,032.76x = 285,691,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,691,751.15/20,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.23

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