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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.72, 31,193.72 and 8,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.72, 31,193.72 and 8,316.80 is: 12,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.72 : 31,193.72 = 8,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.72/31,193.72 = 8,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.72x = 31,193.72 × 8,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.72x = 259,431,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,431,930.50/20,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.26

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