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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.94, 30,251.94 and 7,855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.94, 30,251.94 and 7,855.94 is: 11,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.94 : 30,251.94 = 7,855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.94/30,251.94 = 7,855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.94x = 30,251.94 × 7,855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.94x = 237,657,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,657,425.52/20,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.92

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