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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.75, 30,325.52 and 9,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.75, 30,325.52 and 9,121.20 is: 13,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.75 : 30,325.52 = 9,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.75/30,325.52 = 9,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.75x = 30,325.52 × 9,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.75x = 276,605,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,605,133.02/20,214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.33

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