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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.73, 30,150.84 and 6,771.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.73, 30,150.84 and 6,771.61 is: 10,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.73 : 30,150.84 = 6,771.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.73/30,150.84 = 6,771.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.73x = 30,150.84 × 6,771.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.73x = 204,169,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,169,823.23/20,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.84

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