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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,282.97, 30,424.47 and 9,187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,282.97, 30,424.47 and 9,187.59 is: 13,781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,282.97 : 30,424.47 = 9,187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,282.97/30,424.47 = 9,187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,282.97x = 30,424.47 × 9,187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,282.97x = 279,527,556.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,527,556.33/20,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,781.39

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