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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.93, 30,443.75 and 6,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.93, 30,443.75 and 6,255.09 is: 9,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.93 : 30,443.75 = 6,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.93/30,443.75 = 6,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.93x = 30,443.75 × 6,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.93x = 190,428,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,428,274.20/20,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.51

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