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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,212.92, 30,323.82 and 6,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,212.92, 30,323.82 and 6,174.12 is: 9,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,212.92 : 30,323.82 = 6,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,212.92/30,323.82 = 6,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,212.92x = 30,323.82 × 6,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,212.92x = 187,222,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,222,903.54/20,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.54

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