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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,362.02, 30,517.65 and 9,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,362.02, 30,517.65 and 9,265.74 is: 13,887.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,362.02 : 30,517.65 = 9,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,362.02/30,517.65 = 9,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,362.02x = 30,517.65 × 9,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,362.02x = 282,768,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,768,610.31/20,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.06

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