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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.80, 30,266.92 and 6,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.80, 30,266.92 and 6,140.12 is: 9,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.80 : 30,266.92 = 6,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.80/30,266.92 = 6,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.80x = 30,266.92 × 6,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.80x = 185,842,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,842,520.83/20,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.25

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