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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.25, 30,693.38 and 8,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.25, 30,693.38 and 8,158.89 is: 12,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.25 : 30,693.38 = 8,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.25/30,693.38 = 8,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.25x = 30,693.38 × 8,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.25x = 250,423,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,423,870.35/20,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.34

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