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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.74, 30,264.80 and 9,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.74, 30,264.80 and 9,075.59 is: 13,613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.74 : 30,264.80 = 9,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.74/30,264.80 = 9,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.74x = 30,264.80 × 9,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.74x = 274,670,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,670,787.60/20,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.24

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