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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.10, 30,320.73 and 8,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.10, 30,320.73 and 8,524.30 is: 12,788.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.10 : 30,320.73 = 8,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.10/30,320.73 = 8,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.10x = 30,320.73 × 8,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.10x = 258,462,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,462,998.74/20,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.17

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