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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.80, 30,218.88 and 9,751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.80, 30,218.88 and 9,751.04 is: 14,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.80 : 30,218.88 = 9,751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.80/30,218.88 = 9,751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.80x = 30,218.88 × 9,751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.80x = 294,665,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,665,507.64/20,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,615.76

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