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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.77, 30,398.95 and 6,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.77, 30,398.95 and 6,226.94 is: 9,340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.77 : 30,398.95 = 6,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.77/30,398.95 = 6,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.77x = 30,398.95 × 6,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.77x = 189,292,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,292,301.29/20,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.03

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