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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.35, 30,218.03 and 6,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.35, 30,218.03 and 6,294.35 is: 9,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.35 : 30,218.03 = 6,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.35/30,218.03 = 6,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.35x = 30,218.03 × 6,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.35x = 190,202,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,202,948.41/20,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.53

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