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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,650.92, 30,965.40 and 8,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,650.92, 30,965.40 and 8,170.44 is: 12,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,650.92 : 30,965.40 = 8,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,650.92/30,965.40 = 8,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,650.92x = 30,965.40 × 8,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,650.92x = 253,000,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,000,942.78/20,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.32

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