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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,227.63, 30,344.92 and 6,187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,227.63, 30,344.92 and 6,187.32 is: 9,282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,227.63 : 30,344.92 = 6,187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,227.63/30,344.92 = 6,187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,227.63x = 30,344.92 × 6,187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,227.63x = 187,753,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,753,730.41/20,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.04

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