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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.97, 30,257.81 and 9,652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.97, 30,257.81 and 9,652.26 is: 14,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.97 : 30,257.81 = 9,652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.97/30,257.81 = 9,652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.97x = 30,257.81 × 9,652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.97x = 292,056,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,056,249.15/20,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.00

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