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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,208.42, 30,306.96 and 8,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,208.42, 30,306.96 and 8,371.08 is: 12,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,208.42 : 30,306.96 = 8,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,208.42/30,306.96 = 8,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,208.42x = 30,306.96 × 8,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,208.42x = 253,701,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,701,986.72/20,208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.27

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