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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.40, 30,388.80 and 8,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.40, 30,388.80 and 8,566.40 is: 12,845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.40 : 30,388.80 = 8,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.40/30,388.80 = 8,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.40x = 30,388.80 × 8,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.40x = 260,322,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,322,616.32/20,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.03

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