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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.56, 30,325.92 and 9,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.56, 30,325.92 and 9,684.08 is: 14,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.56 : 30,325.92 = 9,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.56/30,325.92 = 9,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.56x = 30,325.92 × 9,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.56x = 293,678,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,678,635.35/20,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.76

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