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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.73, 30,413.51 and 6,234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.73, 30,413.51 and 6,234.95 is: 9,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.73 : 30,413.51 = 6,234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.73/30,413.51 = 6,234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.73x = 30,413.51 × 6,234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.73x = 189,626,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,626,530.93/20,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.31

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