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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,115.05, 30,172.57 and 6,265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,115.05, 30,172.57 and 6,265.13 is: 9,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,115.05 : 30,172.57 = 6,265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,115.05/30,172.57 = 6,265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,115.05x = 30,172.57 × 6,265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,115.05x = 189,034,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,034,906.96/20,115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.69

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