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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.45, 30,321.72 and 6,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.45, 30,321.72 and 6,170.30 is: 9,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.45 : 30,321.72 = 6,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.45/30,321.72 = 6,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.45x = 30,321.72 × 6,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.45x = 187,094,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,094,205.11/20,211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.84

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