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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,375.97, 30,568.35 and 6,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,375.97, 30,568.35 and 6,335.73 is: 9,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,375.97 : 30,568.35 = 6,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,375.97/30,568.35 = 6,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,375.97x = 30,568.35 × 6,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,375.97x = 193,672,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,672,835.90/20,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.96

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