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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,307.69, 30,459.52 and 6,263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,307.69, 30,459.52 and 6,263.91 is: 9,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,307.69 : 30,459.52 = 6,263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,307.69/30,459.52 = 6,263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,307.69x = 30,459.52 × 6,263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,307.69x = 190,795,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,795,596.47/20,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.24

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