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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.50, 30,301.17 and 6,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.50, 30,301.17 and 6,346.50 is: 9,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.50 : 30,301.17 = 6,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.50/30,301.17 = 6,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.50x = 30,301.17 × 6,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.50x = 192,306,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,306,375.41/20,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.30

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