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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.12, 30,241.44 and 6,312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.12, 30,241.44 and 6,312.12 is: 9,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.12 : 30,241.44 = 6,312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.12/30,241.44 = 6,312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.12x = 30,241.44 × 6,312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.12x = 190,887,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,887,598.25/20,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.17

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