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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.62, 30,097.80 and 8,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.62, 30,097.80 and 8,230.74 is: 12,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.62 : 30,097.80 = 8,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.62/30,097.80 = 8,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.62x = 30,097.80 × 8,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.62x = 247,727,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,727,166.37/20,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.01

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