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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.06, 30,196.59 and 9,610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.06, 30,196.59 and 9,610.41 is: 14,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.06 : 30,196.59 = 9,610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.06/30,196.59 = 9,610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.06x = 30,196.59 × 9,610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.06x = 290,201,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,201,610.50/20,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,418.48

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