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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.40, 30,216.78 and 6,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.40, 30,216.78 and 6,108.20 is: 9,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.40 : 30,216.78 = 6,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.40/30,216.78 = 6,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.40x = 30,216.78 × 6,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.40x = 184,570,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,570,135.60/20,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.72

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