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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.54, 30,226.68 and 9,631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.54, 30,226.68 and 9,631.19 is: 14,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.54 : 30,226.68 = 9,631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.54/30,226.68 = 9,631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.54x = 30,226.68 × 9,631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.54x = 291,118,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,118,973.72/20,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.47

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