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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,282.63, 30,406.31 and 9,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,282.63, 30,406.31 and 9,747.36 is: 14,612.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,282.63 : 30,406.31 = 9,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,282.63/30,406.31 = 9,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,282.63x = 30,406.31 × 9,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,282.63x = 296,381,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,381,201.10/20,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.57

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