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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.76, 30,191.92 and 6,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.76, 30,191.92 and 6,087.90 is: 9,131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.76 : 30,191.92 = 6,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.76/30,191.92 = 6,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.76x = 30,191.92 × 6,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.76x = 183,805,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,805,389.77/20,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.93

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