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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.25, 30,221.96 and 6,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.25, 30,221.96 and 6,297.33 is: 9,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.25 : 30,221.96 = 6,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.25/30,221.96 = 6,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.25x = 30,221.96 × 6,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.25x = 190,317,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,317,623.88/20,147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.33

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