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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.10, 30,294.60 and 9,669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.10, 30,294.60 and 9,669.10 is: 14,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.10 : 30,294.60 = 9,669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.10/30,294.60 = 9,669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.10x = 30,294.60 × 9,669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.10x = 292,921,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,921,516.86/20,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.71

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