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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.40, 30,203.28 and 6,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.40, 30,203.28 and 6,099.20 is: 9,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.40 : 30,203.28 = 6,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.40/30,203.28 = 6,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.40x = 30,203.28 × 6,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.40x = 184,215,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,215,845.38/20,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.22

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