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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.92, 30,223.37 and 6,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.92, 30,223.37 and 6,297.92 is: 9,446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.92 : 30,223.37 = 6,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.92/30,223.37 = 6,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.92x = 30,223.37 × 6,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.92x = 190,344,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,344,183.78/20,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.87

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