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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.48, 30,387.76 and 9,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.48, 30,387.76 and 9,162.92 is: 13,745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.48 : 30,387.76 = 9,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.48/30,387.76 = 9,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.48x = 30,387.76 × 9,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.48x = 278,440,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,440,666.92/20,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.76

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