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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.70, 30,007.65 and 8,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.70, 30,007.65 and 8,317.10 is: 12,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.70 : 30,007.65 = 8,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.70/30,007.65 = 8,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.70x = 30,007.65 × 8,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.70x = 249,576,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,576,625.82/20,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.15

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