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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,853.81, 31,276.94 and 8,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,853.81, 31,276.94 and 8,373.33 is: 12,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,853.81 : 31,276.94 = 8,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,853.81/31,276.94 = 8,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,853.81x = 31,276.94 × 8,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,853.81x = 261,892,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,892,098.14/20,853.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.48

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