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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,113.92, 30,173.76 and 6,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,113.92, 30,173.76 and 6,264 is: 9,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,113.92 : 30,173.76 = 6,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,113.92/30,173.76 = 6,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,113.92x = 30,173.76 × 6,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,113.92x = 189,008,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,008,432.64/20,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.90

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