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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176, 30,268.86 and 6,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176, 30,268.86 and 6,325 is: 9,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176 : 30,268.86 = 6,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176/30,268.86 = 6,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176x = 30,268.86 × 6,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176x = 191,450,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,450,539.50/20,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.02

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