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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.70, 30,216.15 and 9,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.70, 30,216.15 and 9,051.30 is: 13,570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.70 : 30,216.15 = 9,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.70/30,216.15 = 9,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.70x = 30,216.15 × 9,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.70x = 273,495,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,495,438.50/20,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,570.48

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