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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.20, 30,246.30 and 6,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.20, 30,246.30 and 6,124.20 is: 9,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.20 : 30,246.30 = 6,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.20/30,246.30 = 6,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.20x = 30,246.30 × 6,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.20x = 185,234,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,234,390.46/20,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.30

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