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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.31, 30,170.30 and 9,023.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.31, 30,170.30 and 9,023.39 is: 13,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.31 : 30,170.30 = 9,023.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.31/30,170.30 = 9,023.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.31x = 30,170.30 × 9,023.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.31x = 272,238,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,238,187.35/20,104.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.29

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