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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.68, 30,205.64 and 8,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.68, 30,205.64 and 8,895.44 is: 13,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.68 : 30,205.64 = 8,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.68/30,205.64 = 8,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.68x = 30,205.64 × 8,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.68x = 268,692,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,692,556.03/20,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.49

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