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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.67, 30,269.57 and 6,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.67, 30,269.57 and 6,139.80 is: 9,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.67 : 30,269.57 = 6,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.67/30,269.57 = 6,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.67x = 30,269.57 × 6,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.67x = 185,849,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,849,075.19/20,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.72

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