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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.24, 30,249.52 and 6,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.24, 30,249.52 and 6,315.24 is: 9,472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.24 : 30,249.52 = 6,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.24/30,249.52 = 6,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.24x = 30,249.52 × 6,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.24x = 191,032,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,032,978.68/20,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.91

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