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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.80, 30,353.70 and 6,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.80, 30,353.70 and 6,384.80 is: 9,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.80 : 30,353.70 = 6,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.80/30,353.70 = 6,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.80x = 30,353.70 × 6,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.80x = 193,802,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,802,303.76/20,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.20

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