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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.24, 30,233.76 and 9,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.24, 30,233.76 and 9,063.76 is: 13,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.24 : 30,233.76 = 9,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.24/30,233.76 = 9,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.24x = 30,233.76 × 9,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.24x = 274,031,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,031,544.54/20,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.09

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