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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.90, 30,160.35 and 9,738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.90, 30,160.35 and 9,738.90 is: 14,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.90 : 30,160.35 = 9,738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.90/30,160.35 = 9,738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.90x = 30,160.35 × 9,738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.90x = 293,728,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,728,632.62/20,106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,608.35

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