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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,200.59, 30,276.28 and 9,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,200.59, 30,276.28 and 9,104.30 is: 13,645.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,200.59 : 30,276.28 = 9,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,200.59/30,276.28 = 9,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,200.59x = 30,276.28 × 9,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,200.59x = 275,644,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,644,309.54/20,200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.36

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