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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.99, 30,898.65 and 9,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.99, 30,898.65 and 9,507.26 is: 14,249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.99 : 30,898.65 = 9,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.99/30,898.65 = 9,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.99x = 30,898.65 × 9,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.99x = 293,761,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,761,499.20/20,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.21

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