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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221, 30,332.58 and 6,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221, 30,332.58 and 6,371.08 is: 9,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221 : 30,332.58 = 6,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221/30,332.58 = 6,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221x = 30,332.58 × 6,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221x = 193,251,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,251,293.79/20,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.96

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