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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.63, 30,401.57 and 6,416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.63, 30,401.57 and 6,416.63 is: 9,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.63 : 30,401.57 = 6,416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.63/30,401.57 = 6,416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.63x = 30,401.57 × 6,416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.63x = 195,075,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,075,490.14/20,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.98

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