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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,632.98, 30,928.28 and 8,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,632.98, 30,928.28 and 8,147.94 is: 12,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,632.98 : 30,928.28 = 8,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,632.98/30,928.28 = 8,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,632.98x = 30,928.28 × 8,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,632.98x = 252,001,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,001,832.83/20,632.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.55

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