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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792, 31,200.96 and 8,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792, 31,200.96 and 8,480 is: 12,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792 : 31,200.96 = 8,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792/31,200.96 = 8,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792x = 31,200.96 × 8,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792x = 264,584,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,584,140.80/20,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.29

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