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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.97, 30,280.56 and 6,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.97, 30,280.56 and 6,147.12 is: 9,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.97 : 30,280.56 = 6,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.97/30,280.56 = 6,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.97x = 30,280.56 × 6,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.97x = 186,138,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,138,235.99/20,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.71

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