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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.44, 30,212.28 and 6,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.44, 30,212.28 and 6,105.20 is: 9,154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.44 : 30,212.28 = 6,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.44/30,212.28 = 6,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.44x = 30,212.28 × 6,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.44x = 184,452,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,452,011.86/20,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.20

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