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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.20, 30,295.80 and 9,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.20, 30,295.80 and 9,116.40 is: 13,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.20 : 30,295.80 = 9,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.20/30,295.80 = 9,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.20x = 30,295.80 × 9,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.20x = 276,188,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,188,631.12/20,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.60

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