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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,213.02, 30,322.90 and 9,119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,213.02, 30,322.90 and 9,119.46 is: 13,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,213.02 : 30,322.90 = 9,119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,213.02/30,322.90 = 9,119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,213.02x = 30,322.90 × 9,119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,213.02x = 276,528,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,528,473.63/20,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.71

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