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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.97, 30,287.99 and 6,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.97, 30,287.99 and 6,152.20 is: 9,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.97 : 30,287.99 = 6,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.97/30,287.99 = 6,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.97x = 30,287.99 × 6,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.97x = 186,337,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,337,620.64/20,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.76

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