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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.24, 30,189.60 and 6,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.24, 30,189.60 and 6,270 is: 9,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.24 : 30,189.60 = 6,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.24/30,189.60 = 6,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.24x = 30,189.60 × 6,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.24x = 189,288,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,288,792/20,124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.01

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