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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.70, 30,273.60 and 6,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.70, 30,273.60 and 6,140.60 is: 9,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.70 : 30,273.60 = 6,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.70/30,273.60 = 6,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.70x = 30,273.60 × 6,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.70x = 185,898,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,898,068.16/20,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.13

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