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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.57, 30,002.34 and 6,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.57, 30,002.34 and 6,150.57 is: 9,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.57 : 30,002.34 = 6,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.57/30,002.34 = 6,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.57x = 30,002.34 × 6,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.57x = 184,531,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,531,492.33/20,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.85

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