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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.45, 30,748.23 and 8,669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.45, 30,748.23 and 8,669.21 is: 12,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.45 : 30,748.23 = 8,669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.45/30,748.23 = 8,669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.45x = 30,748.23 × 8,669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.45x = 266,562,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,562,863.00/20,512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.17

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