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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.82, 30,383.68 and 6,214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.82, 30,383.68 and 6,214.78 is: 9,323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.82 : 30,383.68 = 6,214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.82/30,383.68 = 6,214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.82x = 30,383.68 × 6,214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.82x = 188,827,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,827,886.79/20,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.54

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