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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.67, 30,446.54 and 6,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.67, 30,446.54 and 6,254.52 is: 9,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.67 : 30,446.54 = 6,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.67/30,446.54 = 6,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.67x = 30,446.54 × 6,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.67x = 190,428,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,428,493.36/20,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.72

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