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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.70, 30,265.35 and 9,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.70, 30,265.35 and 9,078.10 is: 13,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.70 : 30,265.35 = 9,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.70/30,265.35 = 9,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.70x = 30,265.35 × 9,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.70x = 274,751,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,751,873.84/20,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.01

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