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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.63, 30,006.93 and 5,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.63, 30,006.93 and 5,964.30 is: 8,946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.63 : 30,006.93 = 5,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.63/30,006.93 = 5,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.63x = 30,006.93 × 5,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.63x = 178,970,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,970,332.60/20,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.45

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