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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.70, 30,014.55 and 8,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.70, 30,014.55 and 8,904.60 is: 13,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.70 : 30,014.55 = 8,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.70/30,014.55 = 8,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.70x = 30,014.55 × 8,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.70x = 267,267,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,267,561.93/20,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.90

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