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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,217.74, 30,314.26 and 9,690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,217.74, 30,314.26 and 9,690.98 is: 14,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,217.74 : 30,314.26 = 9,690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,217.74/30,314.26 = 9,690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,217.74x = 30,314.26 × 9,690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,217.74x = 293,774,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,774,887.37/20,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,530.55

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