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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,581.92, 30,848.04 and 9,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,581.92, 30,848.04 and 9,473.04 is: 14,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,581.92 : 30,848.04 = 9,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,581.92/30,848.04 = 9,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,581.92x = 30,848.04 × 9,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,581.92x = 292,224,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,224,716.84/20,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,198.13

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