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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.08, 30,347.16 and 6,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.08, 30,347.16 and 6,377.08 is: 9,567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.08 : 30,347.16 = 6,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.08/30,347.16 = 6,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.08x = 30,347.16 × 6,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.08x = 193,526,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,526,267.09/20,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.21

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