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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.02, 30,353.61 and 8,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.02, 30,353.61 and 8,546.22 is: 12,821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.02 : 30,353.61 = 8,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.02/30,353.61 = 8,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.02x = 30,353.61 × 8,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.02x = 259,408,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,408,628.85/20,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.05

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