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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,225.70, 30,322.35 and 8,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,225.70, 30,322.35 and 8,529.30 is: 12,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,225.70 : 30,322.35 = 8,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,225.70/30,322.35 = 8,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,225.70x = 30,322.35 × 8,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,225.70x = 258,628,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,628,419.86/20,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.12

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