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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,188.29, 30,283.98 and 6,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,188.29, 30,283.98 and 6,149.51 is: 9,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,188.29 : 30,283.98 = 6,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,188.29/30,283.98 = 6,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,188.29x = 30,283.98 × 6,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,188.29x = 186,231,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,231,486.43/20,188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.73

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