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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.70, 30,250.65 and 9,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.70, 30,250.65 and 9,074.30 is: 13,604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.70 : 30,250.65 = 9,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.70/30,250.65 = 9,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.70x = 30,250.65 × 9,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.70x = 274,503,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,503,473.30/20,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.97

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