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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.94, 30,150.82 and 9,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.94, 30,150.82 and 9,013.72 is: 13,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.94 : 30,150.82 = 9,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.94/30,150.82 = 9,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.94x = 30,150.82 × 9,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.94x = 271,771,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,771,049.25/20,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.28

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