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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,272.74, 30,388.77 and 8,410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,272.74, 30,388.77 and 8,410.38 is: 12,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,272.74 : 30,388.77 = 8,410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,272.74/30,388.77 = 8,410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,272.74x = 30,388.77 × 8,410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,272.74x = 255,581,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,581,103.43/20,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.13

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