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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,369.52, 30,558.88 and 9,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,369.52, 30,558.88 and 9,273.24 is: 13,911.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,369.52 : 30,558.88 = 9,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,369.52/30,558.88 = 9,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,369.52x = 30,558.88 × 9,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,369.52x = 283,379,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,379,828.37/20,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.95

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