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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.08, 30,411.12 and 6,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.08, 30,411.12 and 6,422 is: 9,633.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.08 : 30,411.12 = 6,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.08/30,411.12 = 6,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.08x = 30,411.12 × 6,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.08x = 195,300,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,300,212.64/20,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.00

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