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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.60, 30,384.90 and 9,163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.60, 30,384.90 and 9,163.65 is: 13,745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.60 : 30,384.90 = 9,163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.60/30,384.90 = 9,163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.60x = 30,384.90 × 9,163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.60x = 278,436,588.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,436,588.89/20,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.48

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