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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,095.73, 30,141.46 and 8,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,095.73, 30,141.46 and 8,250.75 is: 12,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,095.73 : 30,141.46 = 8,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,095.73/30,141.46 = 8,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,095.73x = 30,141.46 × 8,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,095.73x = 248,689,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,689,661.41/20,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.25

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