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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.90, 30,275.55 and 8,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.90, 30,275.55 and 8,490.90 is: 12,731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.90 : 30,275.55 = 8,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.90/30,275.55 = 8,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.90x = 30,275.55 × 8,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.90x = 257,066,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,066,667.50/20,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.81

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