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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,116.55, 30,174.83 and 6,266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,116.55, 30,174.83 and 6,266.63 is: 9,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,116.55 : 30,174.83 = 6,266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,116.55/30,174.83 = 6,266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,116.55x = 30,174.83 × 6,266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,116.55x = 189,094,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,094,312.72/20,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.94

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