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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.92, 30,221.87 and 6,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.92, 30,221.87 and 6,296.92 is: 9,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.92 : 30,221.87 = 6,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.92/30,221.87 = 6,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.92x = 30,221.87 × 6,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.92x = 190,304,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,304,697.64/20,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.38

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