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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.07, 30,194.31 and 8,456.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.07, 30,194.31 and 8,456.91 is: 12,672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.07 : 30,194.31 = 8,456.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.07/30,194.31 = 8,456.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.07x = 30,194.31 × 8,456.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.07x = 255,350,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,350,562.18/20,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.44

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