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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.20, 29,977.80 and 8,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.20, 29,977.80 and 8,308.40 is: 12,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.20 : 29,977.80 = 8,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.20/29,977.80 = 8,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.20x = 29,977.80 × 8,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.20x = 249,067,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,067,553.52/20,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.63

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