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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.60, 30,238.80 and 8,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.60, 30,238.80 and 8,471.20 is: 12,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.60 : 30,238.80 = 8,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.60/30,238.80 = 8,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.60x = 30,238.80 × 8,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.60x = 256,158,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,158,922.56/20,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.85

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