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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.84, 30,303.24 and 9,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.84, 30,303.24 and 9,099.76 is: 13,652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.84 : 30,303.24 = 9,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.84/30,303.24 = 9,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.84x = 30,303.24 × 9,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.84x = 275,752,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,752,211.22/20,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.56

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