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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.99, 30,221.97 and 6,296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.99, 30,221.97 and 6,296.99 is: 9,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.99 : 30,221.97 = 6,296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.99/30,221.97 = 6,296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.99x = 30,221.97 × 6,296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.99x = 190,307,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,307,291.76/20,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.48

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