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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,562.07, 30,838.49 and 9,458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,562.07, 30,838.49 and 9,458.09 is: 14,185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,562.07 : 30,838.49 = 9,458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,562.07/30,838.49 = 9,458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,562.07x = 30,838.49 × 9,458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,562.07x = 291,673,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,673,290.98/20,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.02

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