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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,195.40, 30,291.66 and 6,348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,195.40, 30,291.66 and 6,348.36 is: 9,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,195.40 : 30,291.66 = 6,348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,195.40/30,291.66 = 6,348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,195.40x = 30,291.66 × 6,348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,195.40x = 192,302,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,302,362.68/20,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.09

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