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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.54, 30,402.81 and 6,228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.54, 30,402.81 and 6,228.54 is: 9,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.54 : 30,402.81 = 6,228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.54/30,402.81 = 6,228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.54x = 30,402.81 × 6,228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.54x = 189,365,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,365,118.20/20,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.81

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