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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.20, 30,279.60 and 9,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.20, 30,279.60 and 9,087.60 is: 13,636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.20 : 30,279.60 = 9,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.20/30,279.60 = 9,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.20x = 30,279.60 × 9,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.20x = 275,168,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,168,892.96/20,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.26

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