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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.63, 30,005.43 and 5,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.63, 30,005.43 and 5,963.30 is: 8,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.63 : 30,005.43 = 5,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.63/30,005.43 = 5,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.63x = 30,005.43 × 5,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.63x = 178,931,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,931,380.72/20,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.95

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