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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.70, 30,280.05 and 6,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.70, 30,280.05 and 6,146.70 is: 9,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.70 : 30,280.05 = 6,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.70/30,280.05 = 6,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.70x = 30,280.05 × 6,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.70x = 186,122,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,122,383.34/20,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.05

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