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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.16, 30,371.22 and 8,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.16, 30,371.22 and 8,397.48 is: 12,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.16 : 30,371.22 = 8,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.16/30,371.22 = 8,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.16x = 30,371.22 × 8,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.16x = 255,041,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,041,712.53/20,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.04

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