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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.97, 30,327.41 and 6,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.97, 30,327.41 and 6,175.24 is: 9,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.97 : 30,327.41 = 6,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.97/30,327.41 = 6,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.97x = 30,327.41 × 6,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.97x = 187,278,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,278,974.95/20,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.37

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