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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.92, 30,014.76 and 6,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.92, 30,014.76 and 6,153.68 is: 9,231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.92 : 30,014.76 = 6,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.92/30,014.76 = 6,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.92x = 30,014.76 × 6,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.92x = 184,701,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,701,228.32/20,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.41

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