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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.26, 30,919.83 and 8,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.26, 30,919.83 and 8,155.89 is: 12,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.26 : 30,919.83 = 8,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.26/30,919.83 = 8,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.26x = 30,919.83 × 8,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.26x = 252,178,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,178,701.71/20,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.51

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