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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,414.62, 30,627.06 and 9,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,414.62, 30,627.06 and 9,889.68 is: 14,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414.62 : 30,627.06 = 9,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414.62/30,627.06 = 9,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414.62x = 30,627.06 × 9,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414.62x = 302,891,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,891,822.74/20,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,837.01

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