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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.26, 30,298.57 and 6,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.26, 30,298.57 and 6,348.26 is: 9,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.26 : 30,298.57 = 6,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.26/30,298.57 = 6,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.26x = 30,298.57 × 6,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.26x = 192,343,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,343,199.99/20,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.29

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