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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.52, 30,351.36 and 8,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.52, 30,351.36 and 8,544.72 is: 12,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.52 : 30,351.36 = 8,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.52/30,351.36 = 8,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.52x = 30,351.36 × 8,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.52x = 259,343,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,343,872.82/20,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.80

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