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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.80, 30,293.82 and 6,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.80, 30,293.82 and 6,345 is: 9,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.80 : 30,293.82 = 6,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.80/30,293.82 = 6,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.80x = 30,293.82 × 6,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.80x = 192,214,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,214,287.90/20,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.60

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