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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,264.60, 30,389.70 and 9,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,264.60, 30,389.70 and 9,176.60 is: 13,761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264.60 : 30,389.70 = 9,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264.60/30,389.70 = 9,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264.60x = 30,389.70 × 9,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264.60x = 278,874,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,874,121.02/20,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.64

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