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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.76, 30,023.40 and 8,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.76, 30,023.40 and 8,319.96 is: 12,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.76 : 30,023.40 = 8,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.76/30,023.40 = 8,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.76x = 30,023.40 × 8,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.76x = 249,793,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,793,487.06/20,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.45

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