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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,348.73, 30,521.36 and 6,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,348.73, 30,521.36 and 6,308.44 is: 9,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,348.73 : 30,521.36 = 6,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,348.73/30,521.36 = 6,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,348.73x = 30,521.36 × 6,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,348.73x = 192,542,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,542,107.75/20,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.12

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