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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.81, 30,396.67 and 9,170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.81, 30,396.67 and 9,170.89 is: 13,754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.81 : 30,396.67 = 9,170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.81/30,396.67 = 9,170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.81x = 30,396.67 × 9,170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.81x = 278,764,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,764,418.02/20,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.73

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