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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.73, 30,022.67 and 8,908.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.73, 30,022.67 and 8,908.83 is: 13,366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.73 : 30,022.67 = 8,908.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.73/30,022.67 = 8,908.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.73x = 30,022.67 × 8,908.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.73x = 267,466,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,466,818.63/20,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.84

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