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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.48, 30,011.28 and 8,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.48, 30,011.28 and 8,764.96 is: 13,146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.48 : 30,011.28 = 8,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.48/30,011.28 = 8,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.48x = 30,011.28 × 8,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.48x = 263,047,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,047,668.75/20,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.81

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