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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,194.78, 30,292.19 and 9,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,194.78, 30,292.19 and 9,662.32 is: 14,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,194.78 : 30,292.19 = 9,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,194.78/30,292.19 = 9,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,194.78x = 30,292.19 × 9,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,194.78x = 292,692,633.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,692,633.51/20,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.48

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