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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,109.60, 30,164.40 and 8,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,109.60, 30,164.40 and 8,261.36 is: 12,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,109.60 : 30,164.40 = 8,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,109.60/30,164.40 = 8,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,109.60x = 30,164.40 × 8,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,109.60x = 249,198,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,198,967.58/20,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.04

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