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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222.37, 30,333.56 and 6,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222.37, 30,333.56 and 6,182.44 is: 9,273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222.37 : 30,333.56 = 6,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222.37/30,333.56 = 6,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222.37x = 30,333.56 × 6,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222.37x = 187,535,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,535,414.69/20,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.66

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