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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,592.06, 30,864.22 and 9,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,592.06, 30,864.22 and 9,475.42 is: 14,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,592.06 : 30,864.22 = 9,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,592.06/30,864.22 = 9,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,592.06x = 30,864.22 × 9,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,592.06x = 292,451,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,451,447.47/20,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.15

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