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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,347.62, 30,537.04 and 9,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,347.62, 30,537.04 and 9,106.44 is: 13,666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,347.62 : 30,537.04 = 9,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,347.62/30,537.04 = 9,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,347.62x = 30,537.04 × 9,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,347.62x = 278,083,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,083,722.54/20,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.65

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