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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,555.76, 30,815.19 and 8,084.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,555.76, 30,815.19 and 8,084.74 is: 12,119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,555.76 : 30,815.19 = 8,084.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,555.76/30,815.19 = 8,084.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,555.76x = 30,815.19 × 8,084.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,555.76x = 249,132,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,132,681.90/20,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.85

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