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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.28, 30,171.26 and 6,070.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.28, 30,171.26 and 6,070.14 is: 9,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.28 : 30,171.26 = 6,070.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.28/30,171.26 = 6,070.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.28x = 30,171.26 × 6,070.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.28x = 183,143,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,143,772.18/20,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.52

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