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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.76, 30,320.88 and 9,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.76, 30,320.88 and 9,116.92 is: 13,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.76 : 30,320.88 = 9,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.76/30,320.88 = 9,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.76x = 30,320.88 × 9,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.76x = 276,433,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,433,037.29/20,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.81

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