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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,284.08, 30,426.18 and 6,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,284.08, 30,426.18 and 6,244 is: 9,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,284.08 : 30,426.18 = 6,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,284.08/30,426.18 = 6,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,284.08x = 30,426.18 × 6,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,284.08x = 189,981,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,981,067.92/20,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.02

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