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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.94, 30,149.32 and 9,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.94, 30,149.32 and 9,012.72 is: 13,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.94 : 30,149.32 = 9,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.94/30,149.32 = 9,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.94x = 30,149.32 × 9,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.94x = 271,727,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,727,379.35/20,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.78

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