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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,021.68, 30,039.54 and 6,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,021.68, 30,039.54 and 6,170.68 is: 9,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,021.68 : 30,039.54 = 6,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,021.68/30,039.54 = 6,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,021.68x = 30,039.54 × 6,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,021.68x = 185,364,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,364,388.69/20,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.18

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