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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.56, 30,214.38 and 6,102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.56, 30,214.38 and 6,102.96 is: 9,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.56 : 30,214.38 = 6,102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.56/30,214.38 = 6,102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.56x = 30,214.38 × 6,102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.56x = 184,397,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,397,152.56/20,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.15

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