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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.83, 30,562.53 and 6,331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.83, 30,562.53 and 6,331.14 is: 9,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.83 : 30,562.53 = 6,331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.83/30,562.53 = 6,331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.83x = 30,562.53 × 6,331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.83x = 193,495,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,495,656.18/20,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.20

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