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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.70, 30,201.15 and 9,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.70, 30,201.15 and 9,041.30 is: 13,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.70 : 30,201.15 = 9,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.70/30,201.15 = 9,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.70x = 30,201.15 × 9,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.70x = 273,057,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,057,657.50/20,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.49

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