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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,237.70, 30,356.55 and 6,197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,237.70, 30,356.55 and 6,197.70 is: 9,296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,237.70 : 30,356.55 = 6,197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,237.70/30,356.55 = 6,197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,237.70x = 30,356.55 × 6,197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,237.70x = 188,140,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,140,789.94/20,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.55

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