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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,948.63, 31,427.95 and 6,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,948.63, 31,427.95 and 6,157.22 is: 9,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,948.63 : 31,427.95 = 6,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,948.63/31,427.95 = 6,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,948.63x = 31,427.95 × 6,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,948.63x = 193,508,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,508,802.30/20,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.30

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