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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.24, 30,194.10 and 6,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.24, 30,194.10 and 6,273 is: 9,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.24 : 30,194.10 = 6,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.24/30,194.10 = 6,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.24x = 30,194.10 × 6,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.24x = 189,407,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,407,589.30/20,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.51

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