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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148, 30,223.08 and 6,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148, 30,223.08 and 6,298.08 is: 9,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148 : 30,223.08 = 6,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148/30,223.08 = 6,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148x = 30,223.08 × 6,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148x = 190,347,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,347,375.69/20,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.46

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