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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.58, 30,254.46 and 9,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.58, 30,254.46 and 9,073.82 is: 13,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.58 : 30,254.46 = 9,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.58/30,254.46 = 9,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.58x = 30,254.46 × 9,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.58x = 274,523,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,523,524.24/20,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.05

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