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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.38, 30,282.01 and 8,946.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.38, 30,282.01 and 8,946.61 is: 13,413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.38 : 30,282.01 = 8,946.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.38/30,282.01 = 8,946.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.38x = 30,282.01 × 8,946.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.38x = 270,921,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,921,217.99/20,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.68

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