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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.24, 30,007.23 and 8,904.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.24, 30,007.23 and 8,904.57 is: 13,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.24 : 30,007.23 = 8,904.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.24/30,007.23 = 8,904.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.24x = 30,007.23 × 8,904.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.24x = 267,201,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,201,480.04/20,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.24

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