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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,396.62, 30,594.93 and 6,357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,396.62, 30,594.93 and 6,357.78 is: 9,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,396.62 : 30,594.93 = 6,357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,396.62/30,594.93 = 6,357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,396.62x = 30,594.93 × 6,357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,396.62x = 194,515,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,515,834.06/20,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.67

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