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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.15, 30,402.33 and 9,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.15, 30,402.33 and 9,161.84 is: 13,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.15 : 30,402.33 = 9,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.15/30,402.33 = 9,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.15x = 30,402.33 × 9,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.15x = 278,541,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,541,108.17/20,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.80

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