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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,307.78, 30,457.96 and 9,211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,307.78, 30,457.96 and 9,211.79 is: 13,816.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,307.78 : 30,457.96 = 9,211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,307.78/30,457.96 = 9,211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,307.78x = 30,457.96 × 9,211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,307.78x = 280,572,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,572,384.46/20,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.00

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