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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,667.54, 30,983.12 and 8,196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,667.54, 30,983.12 and 8,196.32 is: 12,287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,667.54 : 30,983.12 = 8,196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,667.54/30,983.12 = 8,196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,667.54x = 30,983.12 × 8,196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,667.54x = 253,947,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,947,566.12/20,667.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.27

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