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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.96, 30,313.62 and 6,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.96, 30,313.62 and 6,357.88 is: 9,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.96 : 30,313.62 = 6,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.96/30,313.62 = 6,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.96x = 30,313.62 × 6,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.96x = 192,730,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,730,358.33/20,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.46

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