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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,181.70, 30,258.15 and 9,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,181.70, 30,258.15 and 9,079.30 is: 13,612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,181.70 : 30,258.15 = 9,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,181.70/30,258.15 = 9,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,181.70x = 30,258.15 × 9,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,181.70x = 274,722,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,722,821.30/20,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.47

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