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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,333.79, 30,503.52 and 6,295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,333.79, 30,503.52 and 6,295.01 is: 9,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,333.79 : 30,503.52 = 6,295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,333.79/30,503.52 = 6,295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,333.79x = 30,503.52 × 6,295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,333.79x = 192,019,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,019,810.92/20,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.39

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