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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,084.94, 30,137.74 and 9,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,084.94, 30,137.74 and 9,566.90 is: 14,355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,084.94 : 30,137.74 = 9,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,084.94/30,137.74 = 9,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,084.94x = 30,137.74 × 9,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,084.94x = 288,324,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,324,744.81/20,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.27

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