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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,201.14, 30,306.60 and 6,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,201.14, 30,306.60 and 6,350.14 is: 9,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,201.14 : 30,306.60 = 6,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,201.14/30,306.60 = 6,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,201.14x = 30,306.60 × 6,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,201.14x = 192,451,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,451,152.92/20,201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.75

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