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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.20, 31,478.85 and 6,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.20, 31,478.85 and 6,196.02 is: 9,291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.20 : 31,478.85 = 6,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.20/31,478.85 = 6,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.20x = 31,478.85 × 6,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.20x = 195,043,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,043,584.18/20,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.24

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