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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,194, 30,292.08 and 6,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,194, 30,292.08 and 6,344.08 is: 9,516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,194 : 30,292.08 = 6,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,194/30,292.08 = 6,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,194x = 30,292.08 × 6,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,194x = 192,175,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,175,378.89/20,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.46

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