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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.20, 30,210.30 and 9,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.20, 30,210.30 and 9,052.20 is: 13,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.20 : 30,210.30 = 9,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.20/30,210.30 = 9,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.20x = 30,210.30 × 9,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.20x = 273,469,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,469,677.66/20,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.30

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