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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.60, 30,219.84 and 8,463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.60, 30,219.84 and 8,463.24 is: 12,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.60 : 30,219.84 = 8,463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.60/30,219.84 = 8,463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.60x = 30,219.84 × 8,463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.60x = 255,757,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,757,758.68/20,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.13

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