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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,097.61, 30,141.64 and 8,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,097.61, 30,141.64 and 8,248.21 is: 12,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,097.61 : 30,141.64 = 8,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,097.61/30,141.64 = 8,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,097.61x = 30,141.64 × 8,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,097.61x = 248,614,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,614,576.46/20,097.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.36

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