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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.94, 30,214.50 and 9,055.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.94, 30,214.50 and 9,055.18 is: 13,578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.94 : 30,214.50 = 9,055.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.94/30,214.50 = 9,055.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.94x = 30,214.50 × 9,055.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.94x = 273,597,736.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,597,736.11/20,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.77

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