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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,218.78, 30,315.02 and 9,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,218.78, 30,315.02 and 9,688.52 is: 14,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,218.78 : 30,315.02 = 9,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,218.78/30,315.02 = 9,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,218.78x = 30,315.02 × 9,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,218.78x = 293,707,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,707,677.57/20,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.48

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