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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.44, 30,353.12 and 6,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.44, 30,353.12 and 6,385.52 is: 9,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.44 : 30,353.12 = 6,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.44/30,353.12 = 6,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.44x = 30,353.12 × 6,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.44x = 193,820,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,820,454.82/20,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.27

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