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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,277.48, 30,419.28 and 9,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,277.48, 30,419.28 and 9,183.90 is: 13,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,277.48 : 30,419.28 = 9,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,277.48/30,419.28 = 9,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,277.48x = 30,419.28 × 9,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,277.48x = 279,367,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,367,625.59/20,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.24

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