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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.52, 30,013.02 and 6,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.52, 30,013.02 and 6,155.52 is: 9,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.52 : 30,013.02 = 6,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.52/30,013.02 = 6,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.52x = 30,013.02 × 6,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.52x = 184,745,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,745,744.87/20,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.28

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