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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,389.50, 30,588.66 and 6,349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,389.50, 30,588.66 and 6,349.23 is: 9,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,389.50 : 30,588.66 = 6,349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,389.50/30,588.66 = 6,349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,389.50x = 30,588.66 × 6,349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,389.50x = 194,214,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,214,437.73/20,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.22

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