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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,225.78, 30,325.52 and 9,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,225.78, 30,325.52 and 9,695.52 is: 14,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,225.78 : 30,325.52 = 9,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,225.78/30,325.52 = 9,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,225.78x = 30,325.52 × 9,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,225.78x = 294,021,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,021,685.67/20,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,536.98

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