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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.06, 30,393.12 and 9,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.06, 30,393.12 and 9,174.30 is: 13,757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.06 : 30,393.12 = 9,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.06/30,393.12 = 9,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.06x = 30,393.12 × 9,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.06x = 278,835,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,835,600.82/20,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.39

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