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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,102.59, 30,153.99 and 8,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,102.59, 30,153.99 and 8,253.30 is: 12,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,102.59 : 30,153.99 = 8,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,102.59/30,153.99 = 8,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,102.59x = 30,153.99 × 8,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,102.59x = 248,869,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,869,925.67/20,102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.99

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