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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.04, 30,376.24 and 9,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.04, 30,376.24 and 9,149.96 is: 13,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.04 : 30,376.24 = 9,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.04/30,376.24 = 9,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.04x = 30,376.24 × 9,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.04x = 277,941,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,941,434.02/20,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.80

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