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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.28, 31,272.96 and 6,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.28, 31,272.96 and 6,057.24 is: 9,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.28 : 31,272.96 = 6,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.28/31,272.96 = 6,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.28x = 31,272.96 × 6,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.28x = 189,427,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,427,824.23/20,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.27

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