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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,098.66, 30,146.77 and 9,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,098.66, 30,146.77 and 9,002.36 is: 13,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,098.66 : 30,146.77 = 9,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,098.66/30,146.77 = 9,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,098.66x = 30,146.77 × 9,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,098.66x = 271,392,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,392,168.88/20,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.00

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