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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.48, 31,485.28 and 6,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.48, 31,485.28 and 6,200.24 is: 9,297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.48 : 31,485.28 = 6,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.48/31,485.28 = 6,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.48x = 31,485.28 × 6,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.48x = 195,216,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,216,292.47/20,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.57

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