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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.70, 30,266.92 and 6,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.70, 30,266.92 and 6,323.70 is: 9,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.70 : 30,266.92 = 6,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.70/30,266.92 = 6,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.70x = 30,266.92 × 6,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.70x = 191,399,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,399,003.89/20,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.08

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