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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,229.70, 30,328.35 and 8,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,229.70, 30,328.35 and 8,533.30 is: 12,793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,229.70 : 30,328.35 = 8,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,229.70/30,328.35 = 8,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,229.70x = 30,328.35 × 8,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,229.70x = 258,800,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,800,909.06/20,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.12

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