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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.70, 30,219.90 and 6,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.70, 30,219.90 and 6,106.70 is: 9,160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.70 : 30,219.90 = 6,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.70/30,219.90 = 6,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.70x = 30,219.90 × 6,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.70x = 184,543,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,543,863.33/20,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.00

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