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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,536.15, 30,804.22 and 8,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,536.15, 30,804.22 and 8,062.05 is: 12,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,536.15 : 30,804.22 = 8,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,536.15/30,804.22 = 8,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,536.15x = 30,804.22 × 8,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,536.15x = 248,345,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,345,161.85/20,536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.08

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