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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.82, 30,189.44 and 8,453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.82, 30,189.44 and 8,453.66 is: 12,667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.82 : 30,189.44 = 8,453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.82/30,189.44 = 8,453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.82x = 30,189.44 × 8,453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.82x = 255,211,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,211,131.54/20,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.57

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