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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,840.39, 31,266.05 and 8,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,840.39, 31,266.05 and 8,358.15 is: 12,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,840.39 : 31,266.05 = 8,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,840.39/31,266.05 = 8,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,840.39x = 31,266.05 × 8,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,840.39x = 261,326,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,326,335.81/20,840.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.42

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