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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.88, 30,083.07 and 6,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.88, 30,083.07 and 6,015.96 is: 9,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.88 : 30,083.07 = 6,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.88/30,083.07 = 6,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.88x = 30,083.07 × 6,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.88x = 180,978,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,978,545.80/20,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.47

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