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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,726.89, 31,093.57 and 8,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,726.89, 31,093.57 and 8,247.02 is: 12,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,726.89 : 31,093.57 = 8,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,726.89/31,093.57 = 8,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,726.89x = 31,093.57 × 8,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,726.89x = 256,429,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,429,148.50/20,726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.81

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