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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,165.70, 30,234.15 and 9,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,165.70, 30,234.15 and 9,063.30 is: 13,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,165.70 : 30,234.15 = 9,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,165.70/30,234.15 = 9,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,165.70x = 30,234.15 × 9,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,165.70x = 274,021,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,021,171.70/20,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.48

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