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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256, 30,394.88 and 8,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256, 30,394.88 and 8,567.68 is: 12,856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256 : 30,394.88 = 8,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256/30,394.88 = 8,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256x = 30,394.88 × 8,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256x = 260,413,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,413,605.48/20,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.12

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