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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,109.78, 30,164.34 and 6,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,109.78, 30,164.34 and 6,069.24 is: 9,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,109.78 : 30,164.34 = 6,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,109.78/30,164.34 = 6,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,109.78x = 30,164.34 × 6,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,109.78x = 183,074,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,074,618.90/20,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.76

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