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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.80, 30,104.70 and 9,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.80, 30,104.70 and 9,701.80 is: 14,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.80 : 30,104.70 = 9,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.80/30,104.70 = 9,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.80x = 30,104.70 × 9,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.80x = 292,069,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,069,778.46/20,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.70

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