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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.03, 30,317.67 and 6,173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.03, 30,317.67 and 6,173.19 is: 9,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.03 : 30,317.67 = 6,173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.03/30,317.67 = 6,173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.03x = 30,317.67 × 6,173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.03x = 187,156,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,156,737.27/20,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.13

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