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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.96, 30,231.36 and 6,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.96, 30,231.36 and 6,298.24 is: 9,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.96 : 30,231.36 = 6,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.96/30,231.36 = 6,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.96x = 30,231.36 × 6,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.96x = 190,404,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,404,360.81/20,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.96

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