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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.84, 30,385.08 and 6,405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.84, 30,385.08 and 6,405.84 is: 9,608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.84 : 30,385.08 = 6,405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.84/30,385.08 = 6,405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.84x = 30,385.08 × 6,405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.84x = 194,641,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,641,960.87/20,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.70

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