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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.57, 30,915.95 and 8,135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.57, 30,915.95 and 8,135.03 is: 12,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.57 : 30,915.95 = 8,135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.57/30,915.95 = 8,135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.57x = 30,915.95 × 8,135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.57x = 251,502,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,502,217.34/20,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.53

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