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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.03, 30,442.86 and 9,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.03, 30,442.86 and 9,205.94 is: 13,809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.03 : 30,442.86 = 9,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.03/30,442.86 = 9,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.03x = 30,442.86 × 9,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.03x = 280,254,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,254,990.37/20,294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.73

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