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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.74, 30,265.11 and 6,136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.74, 30,265.11 and 6,136.74 is: 9,205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.74 : 30,265.11 = 6,136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.74/30,265.11 = 6,136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.74x = 30,265.11 × 6,136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.74x = 185,729,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,729,111.14/20,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.11

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