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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.34, 30,986.46 and 8,198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.34, 30,986.46 and 8,198.16 is: 12,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.34 : 30,986.46 = 8,198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.34/30,986.46 = 8,198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.34x = 30,986.46 × 8,198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.34x = 254,031,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,031,956.91/20,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.28

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