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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265, 30,386.94 and 9,162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265, 30,386.94 and 9,162.12 is: 13,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265 : 30,386.94 = 9,162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265/30,386.94 = 9,162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265x = 30,386.94 × 9,162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265x = 278,408,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,408,790.71/20,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.41

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