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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.60, 30,493.90 and 8,475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.60, 30,493.90 and 8,475.45 is: 12,715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.60 : 30,493.90 = 8,475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.60/30,493.90 = 8,475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.60x = 30,493.90 × 8,475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.60x = 258,449,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,449,524.76/20,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.47

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