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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,848.28, 31,266.95 and 6,053.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,848.28, 31,266.95 and 6,053.23 is: 9,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,848.28 : 31,266.95 = 6,053.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,848.28/31,266.95 = 6,053.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,848.28x = 31,266.95 × 6,053.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,848.28x = 189,265,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,265,883.41/20,848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.25

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