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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.84, 30,418.24 and 6,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.84, 30,418.24 and 6,237.12 is: 9,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.84 : 30,418.24 = 6,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.84/30,418.24 = 6,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.84x = 30,418.24 × 6,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.84x = 189,722,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,722,213.07/20,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.06

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