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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.49, 30,265.16 and 9,086.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.49, 30,265.16 and 9,086.31 is: 13,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.49 : 30,265.16 = 9,086.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.49/30,265.16 = 9,086.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.49x = 30,265.16 × 9,086.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.49x = 274,998,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,998,580.53/20,192.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.85

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