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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.62, 30,985.68 and 9,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.62, 30,985.68 and 9,583.23 is: 14,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.62 : 30,985.68 = 9,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.62/30,985.68 = 9,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.62x = 30,985.68 × 9,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.62x = 296,942,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,942,898.15/20,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.85

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