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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.80, 30,227.70 and 6,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.80, 30,227.70 and 6,300.80 is: 9,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.80 : 30,227.70 = 6,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.80/30,227.70 = 6,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.80x = 30,227.70 × 6,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.80x = 190,458,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,458,692.16/20,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.20

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