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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.35, 30,217.72 and 8,303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.35, 30,217.72 and 8,303.45 is: 12,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.35 : 30,217.72 = 8,303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.35/30,217.72 = 8,303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.35x = 30,217.72 × 8,303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.35x = 250,911,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,911,381.92/20,153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.11

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