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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.78, 30,167.34 and 6,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.78, 30,167.34 and 6,071.24 is: 9,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.78 : 30,167.34 = 6,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.78/30,167.34 = 6,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.78x = 30,167.34 × 6,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.78x = 183,153,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,153,161.30/20,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.76

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