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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.94, 30,180.63 and 8,447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.94, 30,180.63 and 8,447.78 is: 12,658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.94 : 30,180.63 = 8,447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.94/30,180.63 = 8,447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.94x = 30,180.63 × 8,447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.94x = 254,959,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,959,322.50/20,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.76

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