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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.76, 30,443.60 and 6,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.76, 30,443.60 and 6,254.96 is: 9,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.76 : 30,443.60 = 6,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.76/30,443.60 = 6,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.76x = 30,443.60 × 6,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.76x = 190,423,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,423,500.26/20,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.35

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