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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.25, 30,246.49 and 8,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.25, 30,246.49 and 8,146.24 is: 12,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.25 : 30,246.49 = 8,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.25/30,246.49 = 8,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.25x = 30,246.49 × 8,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.25x = 246,395,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,395,166.70/20,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.83

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