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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.76, 30,298.08 and 6,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.76, 30,298.08 and 6,356.48 is: 9,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.76 : 30,298.08 = 6,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.76/30,298.08 = 6,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.76x = 30,298.08 × 6,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.76x = 192,589,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,589,139.56/20,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.17

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