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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,247.12, 30,372.12 and 6,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,247.12, 30,372.12 and 6,396 is: 9,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,247.12 : 30,372.12 = 6,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,247.12/30,372.12 = 6,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,247.12x = 30,372.12 × 6,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,247.12x = 194,260,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,260,079.52/20,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.45

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