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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137.07, 30,213.74 and 9,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137.07, 30,213.74 and 9,036.02 is: 13,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137.07 : 30,213.74 = 9,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137.07/30,213.74 = 9,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137.07x = 30,213.74 × 9,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137.07x = 273,011,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,011,830.44/20,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.68

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