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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.80, 30,171.04 and 9,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.80, 30,171.04 and 9,023.88 is: 13,542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.80 : 30,171.04 = 9,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.80/30,171.04 = 9,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.80x = 30,171.04 × 9,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.80x = 272,259,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,259,844.44/20,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.03

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