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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.60, 30,252.89 and 9,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.60, 30,252.89 and 9,073.22 is: 13,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.60 : 30,252.89 = 9,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.60/30,252.89 = 9,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.60x = 30,252.89 × 9,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.60x = 274,490,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,490,998.02/20,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.82

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