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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.70, 30,284.55 and 6,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.70, 30,284.55 and 6,149.70 is: 9,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.70 : 30,284.55 = 6,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.70/30,284.55 = 6,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.70x = 30,284.55 × 6,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.70x = 186,240,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,240,897.14/20,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.55

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