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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.35, 30,296.03 and 9,664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.35, 30,296.03 and 9,664.89 is: 14,497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.35 : 30,296.03 = 9,664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.35/30,296.03 = 9,664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.35x = 30,296.03 × 9,664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.35x = 292,807,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,807,797.39/20,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,497.34

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