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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.35, 30,382.44 and 6,213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.35, 30,382.44 and 6,213.36 is: 9,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.35 : 30,382.44 = 6,213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.35/30,382.44 = 6,213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.35x = 30,382.44 × 6,213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.35x = 188,777,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,777,037.40/20,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.32

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