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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,113.78, 30,170.34 and 6,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,113.78, 30,170.34 and 6,073.24 is: 9,109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,113.78 : 30,170.34 = 6,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,113.78/30,170.34 = 6,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,113.78x = 30,170.34 × 6,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,113.78x = 183,231,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,231,715.70/20,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.76

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