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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,193.48, 30,266.52 and 9,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,193.48, 30,266.52 and 9,087.18 is: 13,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,193.48 : 30,266.52 = 9,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,193.48/30,266.52 = 9,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,193.48x = 30,266.52 × 9,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,193.48x = 275,037,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,037,315.21/20,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.10

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