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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,117.59, 30,175.87 and 9,595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,117.59, 30,175.87 and 9,595.05 is: 14,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,117.59 : 30,175.87 = 9,595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,117.59/30,175.87 = 9,595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,117.59x = 30,175.87 × 9,595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,117.59x = 289,538,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,538,981.44/20,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.33

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