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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.70, 30,223.35 and 9,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.70, 30,223.35 and 9,748.90 is: 14,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.70 : 30,223.35 = 9,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.70/30,223.35 = 9,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.70x = 30,223.35 × 9,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.70x = 294,644,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,644,416.82/20,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.67

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