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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.80, 30,404.70 and 6,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.80, 30,404.70 and 6,228.72 is: 9,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.80 : 30,404.70 = 6,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.80/30,404.70 = 6,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.80x = 30,404.70 × 6,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.80x = 189,382,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,382,362.98/20,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.46

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