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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,367.72, 30,552.33 and 6,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,367.72, 30,552.33 and 6,329.16 is: 9,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,367.72 : 30,552.33 = 6,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,367.72/30,552.33 = 6,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,367.72x = 30,552.33 × 6,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,367.72x = 193,370,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,370,584.94/20,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.97

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