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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.67, 30,273.42 and 6,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.67, 30,273.42 and 6,141.29 is: 9,210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.67 : 30,273.42 = 6,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.67/30,273.42 = 6,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.67x = 30,273.42 × 6,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.67x = 185,917,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,917,851.51/20,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.84

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