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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.93, 30,209.97 and 6,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.93, 30,209.97 and 6,103.70 is: 9,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.93 : 30,209.97 = 6,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.93/30,209.97 = 6,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.93x = 30,209.97 × 6,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.93x = 184,392,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,392,593.89/20,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.94

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