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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,373.83, 30,565.53 and 6,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,373.83, 30,565.53 and 6,333.14 is: 9,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,373.83 : 30,565.53 = 6,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,373.83/30,565.53 = 6,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,373.83x = 30,565.53 × 6,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,373.83x = 193,575,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,575,780.66/20,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.20

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