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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.60, 30,198.60 and 8,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.60, 30,198.60 and 8,444.40 is: 12,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.60 : 30,198.60 = 8,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.60/30,198.60 = 8,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.60x = 30,198.60 × 8,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.60x = 255,009,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,009,057.84/20,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.62

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