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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.90, 30,265.35 and 9,808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.90, 30,265.35 and 9,808.90 is: 14,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.90 : 30,265.35 = 9,808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.90/30,265.35 = 9,808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.90x = 30,265.35 × 9,808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.90x = 296,869,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,869,791.62/20,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,713.35

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