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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.13, 30,375.51 and 8,409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.13, 30,375.51 and 8,409.64 is: 12,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.13 : 30,375.51 = 8,409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.13/30,375.51 = 8,409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.13x = 30,375.51 × 8,409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.13x = 255,447,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,447,103.92/20,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.99

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