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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,115.78, 30,183.72 and 9,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,115.78, 30,183.72 and 9,030.36 is: 13,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,115.78 : 30,183.72 = 9,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,115.78/30,183.72 = 9,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,115.78x = 30,183.72 × 9,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,115.78x = 272,569,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,569,857.74/20,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.05

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