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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.50, 30,331.83 and 6,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.50, 30,331.83 and 6,370.58 is: 9,556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.50 : 30,331.83 = 6,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.50/30,331.83 = 6,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.50x = 30,331.83 × 6,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.50x = 193,231,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,231,349.56/20,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.21

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