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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.22, 30,394.58 and 9,735.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.22, 30,394.58 and 9,735.23 is: 14,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.22 : 30,394.58 = 9,735.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.22/30,394.58 = 9,735.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.22x = 30,394.58 × 9,735.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.22x = 295,898,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,898,227.05/20,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,599.12

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