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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.48, 30,402.76 and 9,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.48, 30,402.76 and 9,172.96 is: 13,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.48 : 30,402.76 = 9,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.48/30,402.76 = 9,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.48x = 30,402.76 × 9,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.48x = 278,883,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,883,301.37/20,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.82

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