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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.69, 30,309.32 and 6,166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.69, 30,309.32 and 6,166.15 is: 9,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.69 : 30,309.32 = 6,166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.69/30,309.32 = 6,166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.69x = 30,309.32 × 6,166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.69x = 186,891,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,891,813.52/20,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.01

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