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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.68, 30,267.84 and 9,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.68, 30,267.84 and 9,232 is: 13,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.68 : 30,267.84 = 9,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.68/30,267.84 = 9,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.68x = 30,267.84 × 9,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.68x = 279,432,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,432,698.88/20,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.49

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