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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,224.08, 30,335.04 and 6,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,224.08, 30,335.04 and 6,372 is: 9,557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,224.08 : 30,335.04 = 6,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,224.08/30,335.04 = 6,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,224.08x = 30,335.04 × 6,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,224.08x = 193,294,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,294,874.88/20,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.66

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