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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.72, 30,460.44 and 9,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.72, 30,460.44 and 9,217.84 is: 13,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.72 : 30,460.44 = 9,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.72/30,460.44 = 9,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.72x = 30,460.44 × 9,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.72x = 280,779,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,779,462.25/20,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.12

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