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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,103.57, 30,159.63 and 6,064.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,103.57, 30,159.63 and 6,064.65 is: 9,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,103.57 : 30,159.63 = 6,064.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,103.57/30,159.63 = 6,064.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,103.57x = 30,159.63 × 6,064.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,103.57x = 182,907,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,907,600.08/20,103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.26

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