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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,842.68, 31,251.77 and 8,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,842.68, 31,251.77 and 8,368.62 is: 12,548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,842.68 : 31,251.77 = 8,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,842.68/31,251.77 = 8,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,842.68x = 31,251.77 × 8,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,842.68x = 261,534,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,534,187.46/20,842.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.01

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