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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,430.12, 30,602.10 and 9,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,430.12, 30,602.10 and 9,346.14 is: 13,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,430.12 : 30,602.10 = 9,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,430.12/30,602.10 = 9,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,430.12x = 30,602.10 × 9,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,430.12x = 286,011,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,011,510.89/20,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.50

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