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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256, 30,383.04 and 6,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256, 30,383.04 and 6,403.20 is: 9,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256 : 30,383.04 = 6,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256/30,383.04 = 6,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256x = 30,383.04 × 6,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256x = 194,548,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,548,681.73/20,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.50

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