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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,886.30, 31,327.79 and 8,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,886.30, 31,327.79 and 8,397.52 is: 12,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,886.30 : 31,327.79 = 8,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,886.30/31,327.79 = 8,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,886.30x = 31,327.79 × 8,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,886.30x = 263,075,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,075,743.08/20,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.61

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