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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.84, 30,376.08 and 6,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.84, 30,376.08 and 6,399.84 is: 9,599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.84 : 30,376.08 = 6,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.84/30,376.08 = 6,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.84x = 30,376.08 × 6,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.84x = 194,402,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,402,051.83/20,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.70

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