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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.70, 30,266.04 and 8,495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.70, 30,266.04 and 8,495.56 is: 12,738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.70 : 30,266.04 = 8,495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.70/30,266.04 = 8,495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.70x = 30,266.04 × 8,495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.70x = 257,126,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,126,958.78/20,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.71

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