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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,365.96, 30,553.70 and 6,325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,365.96, 30,553.70 and 6,325.27 is: 9,489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,365.96 : 30,553.70 = 6,325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,365.96/30,553.70 = 6,325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,365.96x = 30,553.70 × 6,325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,365.96x = 193,260,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,260,265.04/20,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.38

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