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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.70, 30,252.15 and 9,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.70, 30,252.15 and 9,075.30 is: 13,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.70 : 30,252.15 = 9,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.70/30,252.15 = 9,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.70x = 30,252.15 × 9,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.70x = 274,547,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,547,336.90/20,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.47

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