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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.52, 30,444.66 and 6,255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.52, 30,444.66 and 6,255.69 is: 9,384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.52 : 30,444.66 = 6,255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.52/30,444.66 = 6,255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.52x = 30,444.66 × 6,255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.52x = 190,452,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,452,355.12/20,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.42

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