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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.40, 30,009.60 and 7,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.40, 30,009.60 and 7,694.40 is: 11,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.40 : 30,009.60 = 7,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.40/30,009.60 = 7,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.40x = 30,009.60 × 7,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.40x = 230,905,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,905,866.24/20,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.60

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