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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,364.40, 30,529.26 and 9,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,364.40, 30,529.26 and 9,267.20 is: 13,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,364.40 : 30,529.26 = 9,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,364.40/30,529.26 = 9,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,364.40x = 30,529.26 × 9,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,364.40x = 282,920,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,920,758.27/20,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.91

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