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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,173.58, 30,254.13 and 6,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,173.58, 30,254.13 and 6,133.04 is: 9,197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,173.58 : 30,254.13 = 6,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,173.58/30,254.13 = 6,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,173.58x = 30,254.13 × 6,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,173.58x = 185,549,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,549,789.46/20,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.66

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