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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.60, 30,374.88 and 6,213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.60, 30,374.88 and 6,213.26 is: 9,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.60 : 30,374.88 = 6,213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.60/30,374.88 = 6,213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.60x = 30,374.88 × 6,213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.60x = 188,726,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,726,875.03/20,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.81

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