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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.40, 30,006.60 and 6,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.40, 30,006.60 and 6,153.40 is: 9,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.40 : 30,006.60 = 6,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.40/30,006.60 = 6,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.40x = 30,006.60 × 6,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.40x = 184,642,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,642,612.44/20,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.10

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