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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.92, 30,358.32 and 6,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.92, 30,358.32 and 6,197.12 is: 9,297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.92 : 30,358.32 = 6,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.92/30,358.32 = 6,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.92x = 30,358.32 × 6,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.92x = 188,134,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,134,152.04/20,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.04

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