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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.78, 30,225.26 and 6,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.78, 30,225.26 and 6,111.24 is: 9,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.78 : 30,225.26 = 6,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.78/30,225.26 = 6,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.78x = 30,225.26 × 6,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.78x = 184,713,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,713,833.20/20,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.13

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