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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,327.04, 30,493.23 and 9,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,327.04, 30,493.23 and 9,082.46 is: 13,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,327.04 : 30,493.23 = 9,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,327.04/30,493.23 = 9,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,327.04x = 30,493.23 × 9,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,327.04x = 276,953,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,953,389.28/20,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.88

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