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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.10, 30,849.92 and 9,476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.10, 30,849.92 and 9,476.51 is: 14,210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.10 : 30,849.92 = 9,476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.10/30,849.92 = 9,476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.10x = 30,849.92 × 9,476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.10x = 292,349,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,349,373.75/20,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.27

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