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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,245.68, 30,372.92 and 9,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,245.68, 30,372.92 and 9,863.28 is: 14,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,245.68 : 30,372.92 = 9,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,245.68/30,372.92 = 9,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,245.68x = 30,372.92 × 9,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,245.68x = 299,576,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,576,614.38/20,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,797.06

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