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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,759.25, 31,138.89 and 8,447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,759.25, 31,138.89 and 8,447.25 is: 12,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,759.25 : 31,138.89 = 8,447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,759.25/31,138.89 = 8,447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,759.25x = 31,138.89 × 8,447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,759.25x = 263,037,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,037,988.55/20,759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.88

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