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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.02, 30,442.41 and 6,254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.02, 30,442.41 and 6,254.19 is: 9,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.02 : 30,442.41 = 6,254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.02/30,442.41 = 6,254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.02x = 30,442.41 × 6,254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.02x = 190,392,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,392,616.20/20,293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.17

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