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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,121.54, 30,172.58 and 8,431.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,121.54, 30,172.58 and 8,431.62 is: 12,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,121.54 : 30,172.58 = 8,431.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,121.54/30,172.58 = 8,431.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,121.54x = 30,172.58 × 8,431.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,121.54x = 254,403,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,403,728.98/20,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.35

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