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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.65, 30,391.90 and 6,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.65, 30,391.90 and 6,217.84 is: 9,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.65 : 30,391.90 = 6,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.65/30,391.90 = 6,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.65x = 30,391.90 × 6,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.65x = 188,971,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,971,957.91/20,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.50

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