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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.44, 30,368.04 and 9,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.44, 30,368.04 and 9,005.26 is: 13,507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.44 : 30,368.04 = 9,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.44/30,368.04 = 9,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.44x = 30,368.04 × 9,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.44x = 273,472,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,472,095.89/20,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.17

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