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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.78, 30,140.49 and 9,708.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.78, 30,140.49 and 9,708.38 is: 14,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.78 : 30,140.49 = 9,708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.78/30,140.49 = 9,708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.78x = 30,140.49 × 9,708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.78x = 292,615,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,615,330.31/20,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.62

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