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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.88, 30,224.95 and 6,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.88, 30,224.95 and 6,298.88 is: 9,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.88 : 30,224.95 = 6,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.88/30,224.95 = 6,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.88x = 30,224.95 × 6,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.88x = 190,383,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,383,166.18/20,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.35

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