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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,133.96, 30,205.32 and 6,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,133.96, 30,205.32 and 6,093.72 is: 9,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,133.96 : 30,205.32 = 6,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,133.96/30,205.32 = 6,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,133.96x = 30,205.32 × 6,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,133.96x = 184,062,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,062,762.59/20,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.91

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