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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.92, 30,322.32 and 6,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.92, 30,322.32 and 6,173.12 is: 9,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.92 : 30,322.32 = 6,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.92/30,322.32 = 6,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.92x = 30,322.32 × 6,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.92x = 187,183,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,183,320.04/20,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.04

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