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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,292.59, 30,441.78 and 6,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,292.59, 30,441.78 and 6,253.80 is: 9,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,292.59 : 30,441.78 = 6,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,292.59/30,441.78 = 6,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,292.59x = 30,441.78 × 6,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,292.59x = 190,376,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,376,803.76/20,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.59

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