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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,194.65, 30,293.48 and 6,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,194.65, 30,293.48 and 6,155.89 is: 9,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,194.65 : 30,293.48 = 6,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,194.65/30,293.48 = 6,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,194.65x = 30,293.48 × 6,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,194.65x = 186,483,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,483,330.60/20,194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.29

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