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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.98, 30,932.79 and 8,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.98, 30,932.79 and 8,150.94 is: 12,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.98 : 30,932.79 = 8,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.98/30,932.79 = 8,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.98x = 30,932.79 × 8,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.98x = 252,131,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,131,315.32/20,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.04

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