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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.64, 30,264.12 and 6,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.64, 30,264.12 and 6,134.64 is: 9,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.64 : 30,264.12 = 6,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.64/30,264.12 = 6,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.64x = 30,264.12 × 6,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.64x = 185,659,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,659,481.12/20,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.62

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