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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.13, 30,252.62 and 9,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.13, 30,252.62 and 9,772.88 is: 14,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.13 : 30,252.62 = 9,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.13/30,252.62 = 9,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.13x = 30,252.62 × 9,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.13x = 295,655,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,655,098.11/20,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.61

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