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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,276.08, 30,414.12 and 6,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,276.08, 30,414.12 and 6,424 is: 9,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,276.08 : 30,414.12 = 6,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,276.08/30,414.12 = 6,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,276.08x = 30,414.12 × 6,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,276.08x = 195,380,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,380,306.88/20,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.00

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