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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.72, 30,393.83 and 9,734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.72, 30,393.83 and 9,734.73 is: 14,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.72 : 30,393.83 = 9,734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.72/30,393.83 = 9,734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.72x = 30,393.83 × 9,734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.72x = 295,875,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,875,810.04/20,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.38

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