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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,359.84, 30,528.65 and 6,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,359.84, 30,528.65 and 6,126.24 is: 9,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,359.84 : 30,528.65 = 6,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,359.84/30,528.65 = 6,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,359.84x = 30,528.65 × 6,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,359.84x = 187,025,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,025,749.00/20,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.01

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