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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,832, 31,248 and 6,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,832, 31,248 and 6,240 is: 9,360

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832 : 31,248 = 6,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832/31,248 = 6,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832x = 31,248 × 6,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832x = 194,987,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,987,520/20,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360

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