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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.59, 30,002.22 and 5,963.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.59, 30,002.22 and 5,963.33 is: 8,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.59 : 30,002.22 = 5,963.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.59/30,002.22 = 5,963.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.59x = 30,002.22 × 5,963.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.59x = 178,912,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,912,988.58/20,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,943.60

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