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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.74, 30,236.02 and 9,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.74, 30,236.02 and 9,065.26 is: 13,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.74 : 30,236.02 = 9,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.74/30,236.02 = 9,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.74x = 30,236.02 × 9,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.74x = 274,097,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,097,382.67/20,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.35

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