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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,282.91, 30,427.29 and 6,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,282.91, 30,427.29 and 6,244.14 is: 9,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,282.91 : 30,427.29 = 6,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,282.91/30,427.29 = 6,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,282.91x = 30,427.29 × 6,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,282.91x = 189,992,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,992,258.58/20,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.11

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