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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.88, 30,403.04 and 6,417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.88, 30,403.04 and 6,417.88 is: 9,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.88 : 30,403.04 = 6,417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.88/30,403.04 = 6,417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.88x = 30,403.04 × 6,417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.88x = 195,123,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,123,062.36/20,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.73

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