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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124, 30,187.67 and 6,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124, 30,187.67 and 6,273 is: 9,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124 : 30,187.67 = 6,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124/30,187.67 = 6,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124x = 30,187.67 × 6,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124x = 189,367,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,367,253.91/20,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.02

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