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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,178.70, 30,278.85 and 9,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,178.70, 30,278.85 and 9,087.10 is: 13,635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,178.70 : 30,278.85 = 9,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,178.70/30,278.85 = 9,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,178.70x = 30,278.85 × 9,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,178.70x = 275,146,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,146,937.84/20,178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.51

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