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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.40, 30,264.96 and 6,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.40, 30,264.96 and 6,332.48 is: 9,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.40 : 30,264.96 = 6,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.40/30,264.96 = 6,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.40x = 30,264.96 × 6,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.40x = 191,652,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,652,253.90/20,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.01

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