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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137.73, 30,212.07 and 6,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137.73, 30,212.07 and 6,098.24 is: 9,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137.73 : 30,212.07 = 6,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137.73/30,212.07 = 6,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137.73x = 30,212.07 × 6,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137.73x = 184,240,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,240,370.78/20,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.01

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