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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,230.90, 30,335.55 and 8,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,230.90, 30,335.55 and 8,530.90 is: 12,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,230.90 : 30,335.55 = 8,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,230.90/30,335.55 = 8,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,230.90x = 30,335.55 × 8,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,230.90x = 258,789,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,789,543.50/20,230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.80

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