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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.70, 30,316.65 and 6,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.70, 30,316.65 and 6,174.70 is: 9,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.70 : 30,316.65 = 6,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.70/30,316.65 = 6,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.70x = 30,316.65 × 6,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.70x = 187,196,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,196,218.76/20,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.40

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