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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.32, 30,003.36 and 8,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.32, 30,003.36 and 8,160.96 is: 12,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.32 : 30,003.36 = 8,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.32/30,003.36 = 8,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.32x = 30,003.36 × 8,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.32x = 244,856,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,856,220.83/20,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.39

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