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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,084.52, 30,126.51 and 6,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,084.52, 30,126.51 and 6,233.52 is: 9,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,084.52 : 30,126.51 = 6,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,084.52/30,126.51 = 6,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,084.52x = 30,126.51 × 6,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,084.52x = 187,794,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,794,202.62/20,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.20

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