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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.35, 30,243.52 and 9,056.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.35, 30,243.52 and 9,056.07 is: 13,584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.35 : 30,243.52 = 9,056.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.35/30,243.52 = 9,056.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.35x = 30,243.52 × 9,056.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.35x = 273,887,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,887,282.95/20,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.10

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