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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.08, 30,393.45 and 8,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.08, 30,393.45 and 8,571.30 is: 12,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.08 : 30,393.45 = 8,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.08/30,393.45 = 8,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.08x = 30,393.45 × 8,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.08x = 260,511,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,511,377.99/20,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.55

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