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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.72, 30,257.44 and 9,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.72, 30,257.44 and 9,652.01 is: 14,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.72 : 30,257.44 = 9,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.72/30,257.44 = 9,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.72x = 30,257.44 × 9,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.72x = 292,045,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,045,113.45/20,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.62

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