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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.36, 30,411.18 and 6,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.36, 30,411.18 and 6,423 is: 9,634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.36 : 30,411.18 = 6,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.36/30,411.18 = 6,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.36x = 30,411.18 × 6,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.36x = 195,331,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,331,009.14/20,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,634.39

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