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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,012.90, 30,022.61 and 6,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,012.90, 30,022.61 and 6,161.90 is: 9,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,012.90 : 30,022.61 = 6,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,012.90/30,022.61 = 6,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,012.90x = 30,022.61 × 6,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,012.90x = 184,996,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,996,139.64/20,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.85

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