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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.65, 30,771.34 and 8,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.65, 30,771.34 and 8,031.15 is: 12,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.65 : 30,771.34 = 8,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.65/30,771.34 = 8,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.65x = 30,771.34 × 8,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.65x = 247,129,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,129,227.16/20,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.48

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