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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.60, 30,248.44 and 9,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.60, 30,248.44 and 9,069.80 is: 13,600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.60 : 30,248.44 = 9,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.60/30,248.44 = 9,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.60x = 30,248.44 × 9,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.60x = 274,347,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,347,301.11/20,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.00

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