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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,453.76, 30,643.56 and 9,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,453.76, 30,643.56 and 9,369.72 is: 14,037.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,453.76 : 30,643.56 = 9,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,453.76/30,643.56 = 9,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,453.76x = 30,643.56 × 9,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,453.76x = 287,121,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,121,577.00/20,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.59

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