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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.67, 30,158.13 and 8,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.67, 30,158.13 and 8,430.63 is: 12,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.67 : 30,158.13 = 8,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.67/30,158.13 = 8,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.67x = 30,158.13 × 8,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.67x = 254,252,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,252,035.52/20,108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.90

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