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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.74, 30,222.51 and 9,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.74, 30,222.51 and 9,056.26 is: 13,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.74 : 30,222.51 = 9,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.74/30,222.51 = 9,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.74x = 30,222.51 × 9,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.74x = 273,702,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,702,908.41/20,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.84

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