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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.28, 30,335.86 and 6,181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.28, 30,335.86 and 6,181.94 is: 9,274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.28 : 30,335.86 = 6,181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.28/30,335.86 = 6,181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.28x = 30,335.86 × 6,181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.28x = 187,534,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,534,466.37/20,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.11

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