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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.56, 30,443.79 and 6,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.56, 30,443.79 and 6,253.29 is: 9,381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.56 : 30,443.79 = 6,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.56/30,443.79 = 6,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.56x = 30,443.79 × 6,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.56x = 190,373,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,373,847.57/20,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.00

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