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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.24, 30,469.68 and 9,215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.24, 30,469.68 and 9,215.46 is: 13,821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.24 : 30,469.68 = 9,215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.24/30,469.68 = 9,215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.24x = 30,469.68 × 9,215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.24x = 280,792,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,792,117.25/20,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.07

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