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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.75, 30,012.17 and 6,156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.75, 30,012.17 and 6,156.75 is: 9,235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.75 : 30,012.17 = 6,156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.75/30,012.17 = 6,156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.75x = 30,012.17 × 6,156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.75x = 184,777,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,777,427.65/20,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.29

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