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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.13, 30,249.33 and 6,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.13, 30,249.33 and 6,315.13 is: 9,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.13 : 30,249.33 = 6,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.13/30,249.33 = 6,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.13x = 30,249.33 × 6,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.13x = 191,028,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,028,451.36/20,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.74

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