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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,314.78, 30,468.44 and 9,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,314.78, 30,468.44 and 9,218.80 is: 13,826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,314.78 : 30,468.44 = 9,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,314.78/30,468.44 = 9,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,314.78x = 30,468.44 × 9,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,314.78x = 280,882,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,882,454.67/20,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.51

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