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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222.26, 30,333.35 and 6,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222.26, 30,333.35 and 6,182.33 is: 9,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222.26 : 30,333.35 = 6,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222.26/30,333.35 = 6,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222.26x = 30,333.35 × 6,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222.26x = 187,530,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,530,643.49/20,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.48

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