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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.90, 30,177.15 and 8,425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.90, 30,177.15 and 8,425.30 is: 12,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.90 : 30,177.15 = 8,425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.90/30,177.15 = 8,425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.90x = 30,177.15 × 8,425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.90x = 254,251,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,251,541.90/20,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.47

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