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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,013.81, 30,020.72 and 6,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,013.81, 30,020.72 and 6,162.81 is: 9,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,013.81 : 30,020.72 = 6,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,013.81/30,020.72 = 6,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,013.81x = 30,020.72 × 6,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,013.81x = 185,011,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,011,993.42/20,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.22

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