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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.74, 30,233.02 and 9,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.74, 30,233.02 and 9,063.26 is: 13,599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.74 : 30,233.02 = 9,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.74/30,233.02 = 9,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.74x = 30,233.02 × 9,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.74x = 274,009,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,009,720.85/20,148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.35

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