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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.08, 30,015.36 and 6,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.08, 30,015.36 and 6,156 is: 9,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.08 : 30,015.36 = 6,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.08/30,015.36 = 6,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.08x = 30,015.36 × 6,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.08x = 184,774,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,774,556.16/20,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.00

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