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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,351.44, 30,524.68 and 9,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,351.44, 30,524.68 and 9,246.32 is: 13,868.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,351.44 : 30,524.68 = 9,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,351.44/30,524.68 = 9,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,351.44x = 30,524.68 × 9,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,351.44x = 282,240,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,240,959.18/20,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.35

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